Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH7 · Flintshire
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Mold has less crime — 101 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port saw somewhat more crime than Mold in February 2026 (140 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (19) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Mold has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Mold recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 101 vs 140 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Mold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Mold had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Mold recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 140).