Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH7 · Flintshire
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Mold has less crime — 101 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Shotton saw somewhat more crime than Mold in February 2026 (132 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mold sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Shotton has more Public order (13). 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 Shotton — 101 vs 132 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Mold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mold saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shotton had more Public order. Overall, Mold recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 132).