Mold Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 in Mold revealed a striking anomaly in its crime profile: an 800% surge in 'other theft' cases, an unexpected spike that outpaced all other crime type changes. While the overall crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 48.6% above the UK average, this figure is driven by a combination of factors, including the dominance of violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, a rate 52% higher than the UK average, consistent with patterns in built-up areas where population density and limited surveillance may contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour also saw a sharp rise, with a 104% increase over UK averages, likely tied to the festive season's social dynamics. Shoplifting, though rising 160% compared to November, remained below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related absences—likely amplifies risks in high-traffic areas and unoccupied homes. While property crime (33 cases) and violent crime (40 cases) together formed 72.6% of all incidents, the unexpected dominance of 'other theft' suggests unmet security needs in specific sectors, such as retail or personal property. This month's data underscores the importance of targeted interventions during peak seasonal periods, though the precise causes of the 'other theft' surge remain unclear without further local analysis.

December 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with 'other theft' surging 800% from a single incident in November to nine in December. This spike, though unexplained by available data, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from four to one. The breakdown reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (37.7% in Mold vs 2.6 per 1,000 UK-wide). Anti-social behaviour also surged, with a 104% increase over the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell 20% despite the festive season, a trend consistent with UK rates. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 800% rise in other theft, which may reflect seasonal retail activity or unsecured premises during holiday absences.

Mold's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 10.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.1% increase from the previous month's 8.3 per 1,000. This rise places the area 48.6% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 10,150. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a statistic that illustrates the proportion of the population affected by crime over the course of the month. While the previous month saw a lower rate, the current figure suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period and extended evening hours. These trends, when viewed alongside the population context, offer a clearer picture of how crime is distributed among residents in Mold.