Mold Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mold's built-up area recorded 134 crimes in January 2024, translating to a crime rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents—78.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety within the area, with violent and sexual offences comprising nearly 37% of all incidents. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 26.1% of reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (36.6%) and vehicle crime (11.2%). These statistics reveal a complex pattern of criminal activity that may be influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics. January, typically a post-holiday period, often sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to shifts in crime patterns. The sharp rise in vehicle crime, though unexplained by the data, could be linked to increased vehicle theft opportunities during colder months when outdoor activity diminishes. Conversely, the decline in public order offences may reflect lower pedestrian traffic during winter, though this remains speculative without further data. The area's significantly higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average suggest a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. These findings align with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas, where concentrated criminal activity often correlates with socioeconomic factors and local infrastructure. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates within seasonal and geographic variables, as Mold's built-up area may experience unique challenges distinct from larger urban centres or rural regions.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 1,400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to 15. This surge, while unexplained by the data, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods when vehicle usage may fluctuate. Other thefts also doubled, reflecting a 200% increase from the previous month. This category's sharp rise, though not directly linked to any specific factor in the data, may be connected to increased opportunities during colder months when outdoor activity shifts indoors. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, a decline from eight incidents in December to four in January. This decrease, though modest, contrasts with the overall upward trend and may reflect reduced foot traffic during shorter winter days. The area's violent crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—85% above the UK average—remains a critical concern, with violence and sexual offences comprising 36.6% of all reported crimes. This rate is significantly higher than the UK's 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a pressing need for targeted interventions.

Mold's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 13.2 per 1,000 residents, a 22.9% increase from the previous month's 10.7 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the area 78.4% above the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the built-up area saw approximately four crimes reported each day in January, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 76 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to Mold's population of 10,150, this means 134 crimes were recorded across the area, with the most significant shifts occurring in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes may seem modest, the proportion of residents affected is higher than the UK average, suggesting a concentrated pattern of criminal activity within specific neighbourhoods or hotspots.