Crime Rates at Meadow Bank, Holywell, CH8 7EF

Meadow Bank area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holywell West , and the 52nd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Meadow Bank (CH8 7EF) in the last 12 months was 179.4 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% higher than the Holywell West average (103.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -45.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 110.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meadow Bank (CH8 7EF), the main crime hotspot is near Moorfields. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.