Mold Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Mold in March 2023 reveals a significant imbalance in the types of incidents recorded, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominating the statistics. At 11.9 per 1,000 residents, Mold's crime rate is 56.6% above the UK average, a figure that highlights systemic challenges in public safety. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences (52 incidents, 43% of total), is 86% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a concentration of incidents in areas with high foot traffic or community interactions. Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents, 24% of total) was 179% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect social tensions or environmental factors that contribute to disorder. Shoplifting (10 incidents, 8.3% of total) was 104% above the UK average, potentially linked to the retail presence in the area or seasonal factors such as the transition to spring. This mix of crime types contrasts with categories like other theft and vehicle crime, which were below UK averages, indicating that certain sectors may have more effective crime prevention strategies. The seasonal context of March — with longer evenings and the transition to spring — may influence outdoor activity patterns, contributing to the higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents. While direct causal links, the combination of these factors suggests that addressing public space safety and community engagement could be key to reducing crime in the coming months.

March 2023 saw a stark contrast between violent and property crime rates in Mold, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43% of all reported incidents — the highest single category. This imbalance, 86% above the UK average for violent crime, suggests a pattern of incidents in public spaces or community settings. Anti-social behaviour, at 24% of all crimes, was 179% above the UK average, indicating persistent issues with disorder that may be linked to local social dynamics or environmental factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting (8.3% of total crimes) was 104% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the influence of retail hubs or seasonal factors such as the transition to spring. Other theft and vehicle crime were 32% and 38% below UK averages respectively, suggesting that certain areas or sectors may have more effective crime prevention measures in place.

Mold's crime rate in March 2023 (11.9 per 1,000 residents) remains higher than the UK average, but the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents — a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Daily crime data shows an average of four crimes per day, a rate that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, reflects persistent challenges in maintaining public safety. When compared to the UK average, Mold's violent crime rate (5.1 per 1,000) is 86% above the national figure, suggesting a particular concentration of incidents in public spaces or community areas. This contrast with categories like other theft (32% below UK average) and vehicle crime (38% below) hints at localized factors influencing crime dynamics. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk — every resident has a 1-in-84 chance of being directly affected by crime over a 31-day period.