Crime in Argoed and New Brighton: statistics, rates and trends
247 crimes were recorded in Argoed and New Brighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Argoed and New Brighton at a glance
- Crime trends in Argoed and New Brighton
- Types of crime in Argoed and New Brighton
- Argoed and New Brighton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Argoed and New Brighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Argoed and New Brighton
- Population and deprivation in Argoed and New Brighton
- Questions about crime in Argoed and New Brighton
- About this data
247 crimes were recorded in Argoed and New Brighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Argoed and New Brighton has the 3,276th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Argoed and New Brighton | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 247 | 12,032 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,591 | 155,867 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Argoed and New Brighton was highest in the year to July 2021 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (217). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 247 | 44.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 229 | 41.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 217 | 38.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 250 | 44.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 260 | 46.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 384 | 68.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 329 | 58.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 286 | 51.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 283 | 50.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Argoed and New Brighton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+35%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 7.3 | 0.48 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +35% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +7% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 0.39 | +27% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -56% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.07 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Argoed and New Brighton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Argoed and New Brighton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Argoed and New Brighton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Argoed and New Brighton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Argoed and New Brighton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Argoed and New Brighton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Argoed and New Brighton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Argoed and New Brighton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Argoed and New Brighton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Argoed and New Brighton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Argoed and New Brighton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Argoed and New Brighton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Argoed and New Brighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Argoed and New Brighton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Argoed and New Brighton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Argoed and New Brighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Mountain | 153 | 47.9 | +8% |
| Buckley: Bistre West | 340 | 82.2 | +86% |
| Buckley: Bistre East | 276 | 81.9 | +85% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 225 | 41.7 | -6% |
| Northop | 156 | 32.1 | -27% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 215 | 39.9 | -10% |
| Connah's Quay South | 145 | 32.5 | -26% |
| Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd | 90 | 26.4 | -40% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Argoed and New Brighton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near New Brighton Road | 12 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 11 |
| On or near Snowdon Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Mold Road | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Mercia Drive | 7 |
| On or near Clwyd Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Bryn Offa | 5 |
| On or near Cae Isa | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Argoed and New Brighton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 16.6% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 15.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 13.8% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 7.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Argoed and New Brighton has an estimated population of 5,591. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Argoed and New Brighton sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Argoed and New Brighton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Argoed and New Brighton a safe place to live?
Argoed and New Brighton recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Argoed and New Brighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Argoed and New Brighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Argoed and New Brighton was up 8% on the year before: 247 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 229 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Argoed and New Brighton?
Argoed and New Brighton is policed by North Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Argoed and New Brighton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.