Mold Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Mold's crime rate in January 2025 remained significantly elevated compared to the UK average, with 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—53.5% above the national figure of 7.1. This built-up area within Flintshire continues to face challenges that distinguish it from the broader UK context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.5%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). These figures align with patterns observed in smaller urban centres where social cohesion and community dynamics can amplify certain types of crime. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the persistence of property-related offences, though the overall rate has shown some seasonal moderation compared to the preceding months. Anti-social behaviour remains high, with a 155% gap above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The relative stability of burglary and other theft at levels below the UK average indicates that certain areas or sectors may have effective security measures in place. The interplay of local factors, such as the presence of community hubs and the density of residential areas, may explain the skewed distribution of crime types, though these hypotheses remain tentative without additional data.

January 2025 saw a 19.0% month-on-month decline in Mold's overall crime rate, dropping from 13.5 to 10.9 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while welcome, was not uniformly distributed across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences fell by 40.0% compared to December, from 65 to 39 incidents, marking a significant shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. Conversely, shoplifting surged by 125.0%, rising from 4 to 9 cases—a stark contrast that may reflect the impact of post-holiday retail strategies or changes in enforcement priorities. The increase in drug-related crimes (+200.0%, from 1 to 3) raises questions about local enforcement capacity or shifting patterns of illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also remained above UK averages, with both categories showing 155% gaps compared to national benchmarks. For residents, the 39 incidents of violence and sexual offences represent a 40% decrease, but this figure still exceeds the UK average by 51%, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in addressing community safety. The 233% gap in possession of weapons compared to the UK average underscores a unique challenge in Mold, though the small number of cases (2) means this figure requires contextual interpretation.

Mold's January 2025 crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.5, marking a meaningful reduction in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typically observed in post-holiday periods, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may naturally suppress certain types of crime. However, the daily crime count of approximately 4 crimes per day (111 total over 31 days) remains a tangible concern for residents. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still exceeds the UK average by over 50%. This comparison underscores the unique challenges faced by Mold compared to the national landscape, where the overall UK rate is 7.1 per 1,000. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 10,150 residents, Mold's 111 crimes represent a density of activity that is markedly higher than in many similarly sized areas. The reduction in violent crime, while positive, must be balanced against the persistent elevation of anti-social behaviour and property crime, which remain high relative to the UK. These findings suggest that while broader trends are moving in a safer direction, targeted efforts may be required to address the specific vulnerabilities that continue to differentiate Mold from the national average.