Mold Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Mold's September 2024 crime profile presents a troubling picture, with the area's overall crime rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents placing it 75.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark disparity is driven by a concentration of violent crimes, which account for 38.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.0%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely contributes to these patterns, as younger populations often congregate in public spaces, increasing the risk of anti-social and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.2 per 1,000, are 98% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are also significantly elevated. These trends may be linked to the area's status as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail activity, which historically correlates with higher rates of property crime and public disorder. The absence of a comparable drop in property crimes—despite a slight decrease in vehicle crime—suggests that the focus of criminal activity has shifted toward more immediate, person-based offences. Residents should be aware that the combination of seasonal transitions and local demographics appears to amplify vulnerabilities in community spaces, particularly during evenings when visibility and foot traffic patterns change.

September 2024 saw alarming spikes in drug-related crimes, which jumped 300% from one to four incidents, and possession of weapons, doubling from one to two cases. Public order offences also doubled, rising from seven to 14, a trend consistent with the area's seasonal dynamics as nights draw in and university freshers arrive. These increases place Mold's violent crime rate at 5.2 per 1,000, 98% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. While anti-social behaviour decreased by 39.5% and other theft fell by 25%, the overall violent crime profile remains starkly elevated. Residents should be particularly vigilant in public spaces, where public order offences and anti-social behaviour have historically clustered. The sharp rise in drug crimes may reflect increased activity around local educational institutions.

Mold's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 13.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.8% decrease from the previous month's 14.5 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the overall 75.3% elevation above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, translating to one crime for every 74 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. The population context reveals that Mold's 10,150 residents face a higher-than-average risk of violent and property crimes compared to the UK as a whole. This data suggests that while the rate has dipped slightly from August, the underlying patterns of crime remain significantly above national norms, particularly in violent and anti-social categories.