Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH8 · Flintshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW5 · Cheshire East
133
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Holywell has less crime — 13 vs 133 incidents in April 2026.
Nantwich recorded substantially more crime than Holywell in April 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 13, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywell sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Nantwich has more Public order (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holywell recorded fewer crimes than Nantwich — 13 vs 133 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Holywell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Holywell saw higher rates of Other theft while Nantwich had more Public order. Overall, Holywell recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 133).