Mold Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Mold’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 31.9% of all reported incidents — the highest proportion among any category. This dominance, combined with anti-social behaviour (26.6%) and shoplifting (16.8%), reflects a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and commercial activity intersect. The overall crime rate of 11.1 per 1,000 residents, 37% above the UK average, underscores the area’s unique challenges. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.8 per 1,000, Mold’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000 indicates a 27% gap — a disparity that may be influenced by local social dynamics or policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.0 per 1,000, is 111% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement. Shoplifting, though often associated with retail hubs, is 184% above the UK average here, potentially linked to the area’s high street activity and the seasonal push of bank holidays. The month’s longer evenings, which may extend socialising into the night, likely contribute to the higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, these patterns must be viewed through the lens of Mold’s specific context — a built-up area within Flintshire where commercial and residential zones overlap, creating opportunities for crime that differ from more rural or industrial counterparts.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+111.1%) and vehicle crime (+100.0%), with shoplifting cases rising from nine to 19. This surge in shoplifting, now 1.9 per 1,000 residents, places the category 184% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, accounting for 26.6% of all crimes, despite an 111% gap compared to the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 70%, from 10 to 3, a decrease that may reflect seasonal shifts or targeted interventions. Vehicle crime, though still below the UK average, rose to three incidents — a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. For residents, the 184% gap in shoplifting rates highlights a specific vulnerability, likely tied to the town’s retail presence and the extended hours of outdoor activity during May.

Mold's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 16.4% compared to April, reaching 11.1 per 1,000 residents — a figure that places it significantly above national averages. This increase, while notable, must be contextualised within the area’s local rhythms. With 113 crimes reported over 31 days, the daily average of four crimes per day translates to a tangible presence in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 90 residents, a monthly exposure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 10,150. This statistic, though stark, does not reflect daily fluctuations; it captures the cumulative impact of crime over a full month. The shift from April to May also coincides with seasonal changes, as longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to increased socialising and associated risks. However, a direct link to these factors, though they may partly explain the upward trend.