Mold West vs Rhiw

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Mold West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Rhiw North Wales Police

      Mold West vs Rhiw Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Mold West
      North Wales Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Rhiw
      North Wales Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      13% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mold West
      B Rhiw
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      390
      613
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      521
      698
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.1%
      ↓12.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mold West
      B Rhiw
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓26%
      260 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↓26%
      146 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑13%
      44 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓73%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      17 ↑89%
      15 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓31%
      50 ↓9%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      19 ↓39%
      53 ↓4%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓85%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓85%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑40%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mold West is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mold West safer than Rhiw?

      Mold West has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 390 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhiw has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 613 crimes. Mold West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mold West vs Rhiw?

      Mold West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhiw shows -12.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Mold West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Rhiw, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Mold West recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhiw recorded 146. 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 Rhiw?

      Violent crime in Mold West totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Rhiw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mold West and Rhiw 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%). Rhiw recorded 698 crimes previously (now 613, -12.2%).

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

      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 Rhiw has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mold West and Rhiw?

      Mold West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhiw 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 Rhiw?

      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 Rhiw on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mold West and Rhiw. 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.