Hoole vs Saltney Mold Junction

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hoole Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Saltney Mold Junction North Wales Police

      Hoole vs Saltney Mold Junction Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hoole
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,298 crimes / 12m
      ↑175% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Saltney Mold Junction
      North Wales Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.3% trend
      4.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoole
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,298
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      472
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑175%
      ↑14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      4.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoole
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Violent Crime
      513 ↑183%
      66 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑170%
      19 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑315%
      12 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑127%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      27 ↑35%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑147%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      90 ↑1025%
      0
      Public Order
      146 ↑147%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑76%
      9 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      11
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑450%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑300%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saltney Mold Junction is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoole safer than Saltney Mold Junction?

      Hoole has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,298 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltney Mold Junction has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Saltney Mold Junction scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoole vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Hoole shows a year-on-year crime trend of +175% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saltney Mold Junction shows +14.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction?

      In Hoole, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (513 incidents). In Saltney Mold Junction, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Hoole recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltney Mold Junction recorded 19. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hoole vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Violent crime in Hoole totalled 513 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Saltney Mold Junction. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoole recorded 472 crimes (now 1,298, a change of +175%). Saltney Mold Junction recorded 140 crimes previously (now 160, +14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hoole has a resolution rate of 31% and Saltney Mold Junction has 4.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Hoole falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Saltney Mold Junction is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hoole or Saltney Mold Junction on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoole and Saltney Mold Junction. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.