Crime in Mold: statistics, rates and trends
1,233 crimes were recorded in Mold in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
1,233 crimes were recorded in Mold in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 484 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Mold has the 181st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mold | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,233 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.9 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,280 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mold was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,075). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,233 | 119.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,422 | 138.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,426 | 138.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,287 | 125.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,482 | 144.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,338 | 130.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,159 | 112.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,252 | 121.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,075 | 104.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mold over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+21%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%) and vehicle crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 484 | 47.1 | 1.38 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 24.5 | 1.60 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 15.0 | 1.81 | +13% |
| Public order | 90 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.7 | 1.13 | -47% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -12% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +3% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +21% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -80% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -88% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mold
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mold recorded 484 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mold
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mold recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mold
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mold recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mold
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mold recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mold
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mold recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mold
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mold recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mold
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mold recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mold
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mold recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mold
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mold recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mold
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mold recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mold
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mold recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mold
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mold recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mold
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mold recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Mold, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mold.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynydd Isa | 247 | 44.2 | -63% |
| Buckley | 928 | 66.2 | -45% |
| Penyffordd | 175 | 34.6 | -71% |
| Connah's Quay | 1,490 | 89.4 | -25% |
| Hawarden | 717 | 59.7 | -50% |
| Shotton | 987 | 153.7 | +28% |
| Flint | 1,539 | 109.1 | -9% |
| Broughton (Flintshire) | 421 | 63.7 | -47% |
4 areas within Mold, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mold East had the highest rate (260.6 per 1,000) and Mold South the lowest (30.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mold East | Neighbourhood | 2,003 | 522 | 260.6 |
| Mold West | Neighbourhood | 2,633 | 345 | 131.0 |
| Mold: Broncoed | Neighbourhood | 2,745 | 277 | 100.9 |
| Mold South | Neighbourhood | 2,899 | 89 | 30.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Mold over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 131 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Milford Street | 34 |
| On or near The Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Llys Derwen | 30 |
| On or near Lead Mills | 25 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 21 |
| On or near Lon Yr Orsaf | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mold over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 358 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 20.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Mold has an estimated population of 10,280. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mold sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mold |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.5% |
Is Mold a safe place to live?
Mold recorded 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 484 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Mold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mold was down 13% on the year before: 1,233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mold?
Mold is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Mold. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.