Mold West vs Overton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mold West vs Overton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mold West safer than Overton?
Mold West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 390 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 115 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mold West vs Overton?
Mold West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Overton shows +36.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mold West and Overton?
In Mold West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Overton, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mold West and Overton?
Mold West recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton recorded 20. 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 Overton?
Violent crime in Mold West totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Overton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mold West and Overton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mold West recorded 521 crimes (now 390, a change of -25.1%). Overton recorded 84 crimes previously (now 115, +36.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mold West and Overton?
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 0% and Overton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mold West and Overton?
Mold West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Overton 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 West and Overton?
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 Overton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mold West and Overton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.