Leeswood vs Mold South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Leeswood North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Mold South North Wales Police

      Leeswood vs Mold South Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Leeswood
      North Wales Police
      105 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Mold South
      North Wales Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↑154.6% trend
      7.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leeswood
      B Mold South
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      105
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      187
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.9%
      ↑154.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      7.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leeswood
      B Mold South
      Violent Crime
      53 ↑39%
      184 ↑124%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓15%
      101 ↑173%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑13%
      18 ↑157%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑240%
      Burglary
      2 ↓71%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑57%
      34 ↑62%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↑450%
      Public Order
      6 ↑20%
      35 ↑600%
      Shoplifting
      1
      57 ↑256%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      8 ↑167%
      Overall Verdict
      A Leeswood is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 37/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leeswood safer than Mold South?

      Leeswood has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 105 crimes in the last 12 months. Mold South has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Leeswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leeswood vs Mold South?

      Leeswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mold South shows +154.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leeswood and Mold South?

      In Leeswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Mold South, it is Violent Crime (184 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leeswood and Mold South?

      Leeswood recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mold South recorded 101. 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 Leeswood vs Mold South?

      Violent crime in Leeswood totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 184 in Mold South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leeswood and Mold South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leeswood recorded 93 crimes (now 105, a change of +12.9%). Mold South recorded 187 crimes previously (now 476, +154.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leeswood and Mold South?

      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. Leeswood has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Mold South has 7.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leeswood and Mold South?

      Leeswood falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mold South 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 Leeswood and Mold South?

      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 Leeswood or Mold South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leeswood and Mold South. 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.