Mold West vs Lowton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Mold West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Lowton East Greater Manchester Police

      Mold West vs Lowton East Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Mold West
      North Wales Police
      626 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Lowton East
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mold West
      B Lowton East
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      626
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      542
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mold West
      B Lowton East
      Violent Crime
      252 ↑9%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↑10%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑133%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓64%
      0
      Burglary
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓28%
      0
      Drugs
      15 ↑88%
      0
      Public Order
      45 ↑61%
      0
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑1800%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓83%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓6%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Lowton East is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mold West safer than Lowton East?

      Mold West has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 626 crimes in the last 12 months. Lowton East has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Lowton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mold West vs Lowton East?

      Mold West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lowton East shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mold West and Lowton East?

      In Mold West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (252 incidents). In Lowton East, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mold West and Lowton East?

      Mold West recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lowton East recorded 1. 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 West vs Lowton East?

      Violent crime in Mold West totalled 252 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Lowton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mold West and Lowton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mold West recorded 542 crimes (now 626, a change of +15.5%). Lowton East recorded 3 crimes previously (now 2, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mold West and Lowton East?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 8.7% and Lowton East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mold West and Lowton East?

      Mold West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Lowton East is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mold West and Lowton East?

      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 West or Lowton East on a crime map?

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

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