Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH7 · Flintshire
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
Mold recorded notably higher crime than Upton in February 2026 — 101 vs 53 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mold sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Upton has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Mold — 53 vs 101 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Upton 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 Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 101).