Mold Broncoed vs St. Asaph West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Mold Broncoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      St. Asaph West North Wales Police

      Mold Broncoed vs St. Asaph West Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Mold Broncoed
      North Wales Police
      339 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      St. Asaph West
      North Wales Police
      169 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mold Broncoed
      B St. Asaph West
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      339
      169
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      331
      195
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↓13.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      3%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mold Broncoed
      B St. Asaph West
      Violent Crime
      149 ↑6%
      60 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑8%
      47 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      14 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      8 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓48%
      8 ↓38%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      26 ↑44%
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑144%
      10 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓50%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B St. Asaph West is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mold Broncoed safer than St. Asaph West?

      Mold Broncoed has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 339 crimes in the last 12 months. St. Asaph West has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 169 crimes. St. Asaph West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mold Broncoed vs St. Asaph West?

      Mold Broncoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St. Asaph West shows -13.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West?

      In Mold Broncoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In St. Asaph West, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West?

      Mold Broncoed recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St. Asaph West recorded 47. 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 Mold Broncoed vs St. Asaph West?

      Violent crime in Mold Broncoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in St. Asaph West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mold Broncoed recorded 331 crimes (now 339, a change of +2.4%). St. Asaph West recorded 195 crimes previously (now 169, -13.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West?

      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. Mold Broncoed has a resolution rate of 3% and St. Asaph West has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West?

      Mold Broncoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. St. Asaph West 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 Mold Broncoed and St. Asaph West?

      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 Mold Broncoed or St. Asaph West on a crime map?

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

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