Mold Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all crimes in Mold during May 2024, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. At 12.7 per 1,000 residents, Mold's crime rate was 51.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the area's unique challenges. The high prevalence of violent crime, particularly in the context of May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the elevated rates. Anti-social behaviour, at 31.8% of total crimes, further contributes to the area's distinct crime picture. While criminal damage and arson (8.5%) and shoplifting (7.0%) also feature prominently, they are dwarfed by the violent crime category. The seasonal context of May — with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours — likely influences crime patterns, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase. However, direct causal links, though the correlation between seasonal factors and violent crime is evident. The area's built-up nature within Flintshire may also play a role, with limited open spaces contributing to concentrated crime hotspots. Despite these challenges, the breakdown of crimes reveals a combination of local demographics and environmental factors that require targeted policing strategies.

May 2024 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though numerically small, signals a potential shift in property crime dynamics in the area. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, reflecting a 100% month-on-month rise. These increases contrast sharply with declines in public order offences (-63.6%) and vehicle crime (-50%), which may partly explain by the reduced foot traffic during May bank holidays. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, with a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 — 62% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 4.0 per 1,000, also exceeds the UK average by 176%, a figure that highlights the need for community-focused policing strategies. Residents may find the 4 daily crime incidents particularly relevant, as this rate suggests a tangible presence of crime in everyday life.

Mold's crime rate in May 2024 rose 9.3% compared to April's 11.6 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 4 incidents per day, underscoring the frequency of reported incidents in a compact built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 in 79 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This statistic, while illustrative of the area's crime profile, does not account for unreported incidents or variations in community engagement with reporting mechanisms. The population-scaled perspective highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in high-impact categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which significantly exceed UK averages. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with certain categories showing marked increases despite overall crime remaining within the bounds of local historical trends.