Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH8 · Flintshire
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holywell has less crime — 17 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Upton recorded substantially more crime than Holywell in February 2026 — 53 incidents compared to 17, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Upton has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywell recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 17 vs 53 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Holywell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Holywell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Holywell recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 53).