Holywell East crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, up 29% on August

Holywell East recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 29% on August (14), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 10 reports, or 56% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8).

Neighbourhood officers currently list tackling the misuse of drugs, anti-social behaviour including anti-social driving and retail crime as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	10	11	−1
Anti-social behaviour	8	1	+7
Other theft	0	1	−1
Criminal damage and arson	0	1	−1
Total	18	14	+4

Where it was reported

1. On or near Abbots Walk: 4
2. On or near Prince Of Wales Avenue: 4
3. On or near Sealand Avenue: 4
4. On or near Rhoslan: 2
5. On or near Bryn-y-gwynt: 2
6. On or near Trem Y Mor: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Unable to prosecute suspect: 5
• Under investigation: 5

Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.