Crime in Argoed and New Brighton: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Argoed and New Brighton in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Argoed and New Brighton
- Questions about crime in Argoed and New Brighton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (47) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,384th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Argoed and New Brighton | Flintshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 232 | 11,941 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,591 | 155,867 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Argoed and New Brighton peaked in the year to August 2021 (370 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 232 | 41.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 253 | 45.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 209 | 37.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 248 | 44.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 271 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 370 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 57.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 302 | 54.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 277 | 49.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (45% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 47, while violence and sexual offences fell from 147 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 19.5 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 8.4 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Argoed and New Brighton; the highest is Buckley: Bistre East (88.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Argoed and New Brighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley: Mountain | 147 | 46.0 | +11% |
| Buckley: Bistre West | 336 | 81.3 | +96% |
| Buckley: Bistre East | 297 | 88.1 | +112% |
| Buckley: Pentrobin | 227 | 42.1 | +1% |
| Northop | 151 | 31.1 | -25% |
| Hawarden: Ewloe | 192 | 35.6 | -14% |
| Connah's Quay South | 134 | 30.0 | -28% |
| Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd | 97 | 28.4 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Argoed and New Brighton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 11 |
| On or near Mercia Drive | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Snowdon Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Clwyd Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Mold Road | 7 |
| On or near Cae Isa | 5 |
| On or near Elwy Close | 5 |
| On or near Hill View | 5 |
Of the 185 crimes in Argoed and New Brighton with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 12.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Argoed and New Brighton has an estimated population of 5,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.3%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Argoed and New Brighton average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Argoed and New Brighton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Argoed and New Brighton a safe place to live?
Argoed and New Brighton recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,384th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Argoed and New Brighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Argoed and New Brighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Argoed and New Brighton was down 8% on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 253 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Argoed and New Brighton?
About 5,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Argoed and New Brighton?
Argoed and New Brighton is policed by North Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.