Penyffordd vs Saltney Mold Junction

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Penyffordd North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Saltney Mold Junction North Wales Police

      Penyffordd vs Saltney Mold Junction Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Penyffordd
      North Wales Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Saltney Mold Junction
      North Wales Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.7% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penyffordd
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      190
      114
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓37.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penyffordd
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓3%
      47 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑6%
      17 ↓61%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓54%
      10 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓86%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓44%
      10 ↓52%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Public Order
      15 ↑114%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑0%
      8 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saltney Mold Junction is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 72/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penyffordd safer than Saltney Mold Junction?

      Penyffordd has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltney Mold Junction has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 114 crimes. Saltney Mold Junction scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penyffordd vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Penyffordd shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saltney Mold Junction shows -37.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction?

      In Penyffordd, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Saltney Mold Junction, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Penyffordd recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltney Mold Junction recorded 17. 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 Penyffordd vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Violent crime in Penyffordd totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Saltney Mold Junction. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penyffordd recorded 218 crimes (now 190, a change of -12.8%). Saltney Mold Junction recorded 183 crimes previously (now 114, -37.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction?

      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. Penyffordd has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Saltney Mold Junction has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Penyffordd falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Saltney Mold Junction 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 Penyffordd and Saltney Mold Junction?

      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 Penyffordd or Saltney Mold Junction on a crime map?

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

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