Crime Rate in Mold South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mold South

The total recorded crimes in Mold South, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mold South crime rate of 1.84 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 South, encompassing approximately 3,257 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mold South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Y Lawnt Fowlio with total crimes: 2
  • Y Dolydd with total crimes: 1
  • Lon Cae Del with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mold South?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Mold South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 126 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mold South recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mold South had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 79 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mold South recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Mold South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mold South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Mold South has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 37th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mold South crimes were 126. The crime rate of Mold South in 2024 was 38.68 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mold South were around 79 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.25 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 43 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
Mold East28 10573 6496 6
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
Caerwys6 36107 39122 37
Leeswood6 3992 41111 38
Cilcain3 4387 4294 40
Higher Kinnerton3 4230 4531 45
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Mold South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Mold South in February 2025

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

1. Y Lawnt Fowlio (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Y Dolydd (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lon Cae Del (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clayton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffordd Dolgoed (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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