Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH8 · Flintshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holywell has less crime — 13 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Upton recorded substantially more crime than Holywell in April 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 13, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywell sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Upton has more Drugs (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holywell recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 13 vs 83 incidents. That is 84% 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 Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Holywell recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 83).