Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH7 · Flintshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 30 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Mold recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 121 incidents compared to 30, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Mold has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Mold — 30 vs 121 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Heswall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heswall saw higher rates of Drugs while Mold had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 121).