Key Points
- Property marking kits, sold by SmartWater, will be available at a cost of £5 for residents of Mold at the Mold Town Council’s office on Wednesday, October 14.
- The kits will be offered by the We Don’t Buy Crime team at Unit 10, Daniel Owen Precinct between 10am and 1pm.
- Normally SmartWater kits cost about £60 each but Mold Town Council has purchased several of them to sell to eligible residents at a reduced rate.
- Cash payment is mandatory.
- Eligibility criteria for purchase include residence in one of Mold Town Council’s wards and provision of proof of address such as a driving license or a utility bill.
- SmartWater is a forensic property-marking system that involves applying a liquid with unique traceable markings to valuables like jewelry and bikes.
- It helps the police to track down the rightful owners when stolen property marked in this way is retrieved.
- The We Don’t Buy Crime team will explain the process of property marking, demonstrate the kit’s use and also give tips and information packages related to crime prevention.
- According to North Wales Police, the team operates in the area to fight crimes like burglary, robbery, theft and motor vehicle crime.
Wales (Wales Times) October 10, 2026 – Residents in Mold are being offered £5 SmartWater crime-prevention kits as part of an initiative to help protect valuables from theft.
As reported by LeaderLive, the We Don’t Buy Crime team will return to Mold Town Council’s office at Unit 10, Daniel Owen Precinct, on Wednesday, October 14. The team will be available between 10am and 1pm to hand out SmartWater kits and offer advice on protecting property from theft.
The kits usually cost around £60, but Mold Town Council has purchased a number of them and is offering them to eligible residents for £5 each. Residents who wish to buy a kit must pay in cash.
Who Can Buy a £5 SmartWater Kit?
The reduced-price kits are available only to residents living within one of Mold Town Council’s wards. Residents are being asked to bring proof of address where possible, such as a driving licence or utility bill.
As reported by LeaderLive, Mold Town Council said residents should allow around five minutes for the We Don’t Buy Crime team to explain the kit and provide the relevant information.
The initiative is intended to make forensic property marking more accessible to local households. It also gives residents the opportunity to speak directly with crime-prevention staff about how to reduce the risk of theft.
What Is SmartWater and How Does It Work?
SmartWater is a forensic property-marking system that can be applied to a wide range of valuables, including jewellery and bicycles. Each kit allows items to be marked with a unique, traceable liquid.
According to information reported by LeaderLive, the marking can help police identify property if it is stolen and later recovered. This means that marked items may be more easily linked back to their rightful owner.
The system is designed to act as both a practical identification tool and a potential deterrent. By marking possessions with a traceable substance, residents can make it harder for stolen goods to be sold or passed on without being identified.
What Will Happen at the Mold Event?
Members of the We Don’t Buy Crime team will be available during the session to explain how SmartWater works and demonstrate how residents can use their kits. They will also provide crime-prevention advice and information packs.
North uk/police/">Wales Police says its We Don’t Buy Crime team works with communities and businesses across the region to tackle acquisitive crimes, including burglary, robbery, theft and vehicle crime.
The event at Mold Town Council’s office gives residents a chance to receive both the property-marking kit and practical guidance in one visit. The council has not announced in its published notice whether there is a limit on the number of kits available per household.
Why Is Mold Town Council Supporting the Scheme?
Mold Town Council has purchased a number of SmartWater kits, which normally retail at around £60, so they can be offered to eligible residents for £5 each. The council’s involvement allows local residents to access the property-marking system at a substantially lower cost.
The scheme forms part of wider crime-prevention work in the area. North Wales Police’s We Don’t Buy Crime team focuses on acquisitive crime, which includes offences where offenders seek to obtain money, goods or property through crimes such as burglary, robbery, theft and vehicle crime.
The council has not stated how many kits it has purchased or how long the reduced-price offer will remain available beyond the October 14 session.
What Should Residents Bring?
Residents planning to attend should bring cash for the £5 payment. They are also asked to bring proof of address where possible, such as a driving licence or utility bill.
Proof of address is needed because eligibility is limited to people living within one of Mold Town Council’s wards. Residents should also allow approximately five minutes for staff to explain the kit and provide the relevant information.
The event will take place at:
Mold Town Council Office
Unit 10, Daniel Owen Precinct
Mold
Wednesday, October 14
10am to 1pm
Background of the Development
SmartWater is a forensic property-marking product used to apply a unique traceable liquid to personal possessions. The system is commonly associated with efforts to deter theft and assist police in returning recovered property to owners.
North Wales Police’s We Don’t Buy Crime team works with communities and businesses across the region to address acquisitive crime. Its work includes burglary, robbery, theft and vehicle crime, according to information reported by LeaderLive.
Mold Town Council’s decision to purchase kits and offer them at £5 makes the product available to eligible residents at a lower price than its usual cost of around £60. The October 14 session is a return visit by the We Don’t Buy Crime team to the council office at Daniel Owen Precinct.
How Could This Affect Mold Residents?
For Mold residents, the scheme could make it easier and cheaper to mark valuable possessions with a traceable identifier. Items such as jewellery, bicycles and other personal property may be more readily identifiable if stolen and later recovered by police.
Residents who attend the session may also receive practical crime-prevention advice from the We Don’t Buy Crime team. This could help households consider simple steps to protect valuables and understand how forensic marking works.
Eligibility remains limited to residents of Mold Town Council wards, and the £5 offer requires cash payment. Residents who qualify and attend between 10am and 1pm on October 14 will be able to buy a kit, receive guidance and collect crime-prevention information during the event.
