Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH7 · Flintshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Mold has less crime — 121 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port saw somewhat more crime than Mold in April 2026 (166 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Mold has more Anti-social behaviour (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Mold recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 121 vs 166 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order while Mold had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Mold recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 166).