Crime Rate in Mold East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mold East

The total recorded crimes in Mold East, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mold East crime rate of 23.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mold East, encompassing approximately 1,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Mold East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Lead Mills with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Mold East?

To understand the safety of Mold East, we need to analyze Mold East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Mold East reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 573 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mold East witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mold East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 496 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mold East witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Mold East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Mold East Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Mold East has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 23.01 ranking 10th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mold East crimes were 573. The crime rate of Mold East in 2024 was 470.87 (year) or 39.24 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mold East were around 496 crimes with yearly crime rate of 407.59 (year) or 33.97 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central32 7781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher51 3839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand57 1698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny54 2798 2737 4
Mold West43 4543 8411 9
Connah's Quay Central27 11628 5587 5
Broughton North East33 5350 17331 16
Connah's Quay: Golftyn33 6543 7426 8
Llanasa and Trelawnyd23 15446 11453 7
Mold: Broncoed30 8368 13353 14
Saltney Ferry25 13489 9405 10
Flint: Castle29 9485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre West14 24368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East23 14391 12360 13
Greenfield26 12311 19300 18
Shotton West15 22351 16339 15
Flint: Oakenholt21 17360 15315 17
Llanfynydd21 16279 24246 23
Holywell West11 29322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre20 18282 22235 26
Hawarden: Aston13 25297 20289 19
Bagillt18 19285 21287 20
Hawarden: Mancot17 20206 29196 29
Pen-y-ffordd17 21225 26242 25
Hawarden: Ewloe12 27212 28257 22
Mostyn5 41280 23181 31
Buckley: Mountain15 23196 30214 28
Buckley: Pentrobin10 32240 25243 24
Argoed and New Brighton12 26220 27228 27
Hope12 28128 35166 32
Holywell East2 44159 32182 30
Treuddyn10 3056 4484 42
Brynford and Halkyn6 40181 31163 33
Northop10 31150 34159 34
Connah's Quay South8 33152 33140 35
Caergwrle7 34126 37104 39
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd7 35103 4090 41
Broughton South6 38119 38126 36
Mold South6 37126 3679 43
Caerwys6 36107 39122 37
Leeswood6 3992 41111 38
Cilcain3 4387 4294 40
Higher Kinnerton3 4230 4531 45
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Mold East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20256
December 202417
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202424
June 202426
May 202413
April 202417
March 20249

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
March 20241

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 202426
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mold East in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mold East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lead Mills (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Llys Derwen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. A5119 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Bro Alun (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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