Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Saltney Mold Junction

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Diffwys and Maenofferen North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Saltney Mold Junction North Wales Police

      Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Saltney Mold Junction Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Diffwys and Maenofferen
      North Wales Police
      91 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.6% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Saltney Mold Junction
      North Wales Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.7% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diffwys and Maenofferen
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      91
      114
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      116
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.6%
      ↓37.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diffwys and Maenofferen
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓12%
      47 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓36%
      17 ↓61%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      10 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑43%
      10 ↓52%
      Drugs
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Public Order
      5 ↓29%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saltney Mold Junction is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 80/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diffwys and Maenofferen safer than Saltney Mold Junction?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 91 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltney Mold Junction has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 114 crimes. Saltney Mold Junction scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saltney Mold Junction shows -37.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Diffwys and Maenofferen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Saltney Mold Junction, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltney Mold Junction recorded 17. 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 Diffwys and Maenofferen vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Violent crime in Diffwys and Maenofferen totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Saltney Mold Junction. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Diffwys and Maenofferen recorded 116 crimes (now 91, a change of -21.6%). Saltney Mold Junction recorded 183 crimes previously (now 114, -37.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Diffwys and Maenofferen 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. Diffwys and Maenofferen has a resolution rate of 9.1% and Saltney Mold Junction has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Diffwys and Maenofferen and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Diffwys and Maenofferen falls within the North Wales Police 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 Diffwys and Maenofferen 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 Diffwys and Maenofferen or Saltney Mold Junction on a crime map?

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

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