Crime Rate in Mold West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mold West

The total recorded crimes in Mold West, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mold West crime rate of 6.40 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mold West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Bedford Way with total crimes: 3
  • Llys Daniel Owen with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mold West?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Mold West reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 543 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mold West witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Mold West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 411 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mold West witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mold West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mold West has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 14th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mold West crimes were 543. The crime rate of Mold West in 2024 was 115.92 (year) or 9.66 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mold West were around 411 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.74 (year) or 7.31 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mold West)CrimesRank (Mold West)CrimesRank (Mold West)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Mold West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 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 Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202516
February 202517
January 202516
December 202422
November 202419
October 202418
September 202429
August 202428
July 202424
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 202417
July 202411
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20246
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mold West in May 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bedford Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Llys Daniel Owen (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shire View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holly Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Queens Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Beech Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Milford Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Mary'S Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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