Crime Rate in Mold East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mold East

The total recorded crimes in Mold East, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mold East crime rate of 38.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Mold East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lead Mills with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Mold East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 38.62 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mold East)CrimesRank (Mold East)CrimesRank (Mold East)
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
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20253
February 202513
January 20256
December 202417
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202424
June 202426
May 202413

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 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 offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
3. Lead Mills (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Llys Derwen (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lon Yr Orsaf (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St David'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. A5119 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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