Crime Rate in Argoed and New Brighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Argoed and New Brighton

The total recorded crimes in Argoed and New Brighton, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Argoed and New Brighton crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Argoed and New Brighton, encompassing approximately 4,104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Argoed and New Brighton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • New Brighton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mount Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Argoed and New Brighton?

To understand the safety of Argoed and New Brighton, we need to analyze Argoed and New Brighton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Argoed and New Brighton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 220 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Argoed and New Brighton recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Argoed and New Brighton had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 228 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Argoed and New Brighton recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Argoed and New Brighton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Argoed and New Brighton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Argoed and New Brighton has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 10.23 ranking 8th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Argoed and New Brighton crimes were 220. The crime rate of Argoed and New Brighton in 2024 was 53.59 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Argoed and New Brighton were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.54 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Argoed and New Brighton)CrimesRank (Argoed and New Brighton)CrimesRank (Argoed and New Brighton)
Holywell Central45 6781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand46 5698 4859 2
Flint: Oakenholt53 3360 15315 17
Connah's Quay Central49 4628 5587 5
Mold East41 9573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd41 10446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn28 18543 7426 8
Flint: Castle44 7485 10393 11
Mold West35 13543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry28 20489 9405 10
Broughton North East37 11350 17331 16
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
Shotton West27 22351 16339 15
Mostyn30 16280 23181 31
Hawarden: Ewloe29 17212 28257 22
Greenfield13 34311 19300 18
Holywell West24 23322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre28 19282 22235 26
Bagillt27 21285 21287 20
Llanfynydd9 38279 24246 23
Buckley: Pentrobin24 24240 25243 24
Pen-y-ffordd14 29225 26242 25
Buckley: Mountain20 25196 30214 28
Brynford and Halkyn15 27181 31163 33
Leeswood15 2892 41111 38
Hawarden: Mancot13 31206 29196 29
Holywell East8 40159 32182 30
Northop14 30150 34159 34
Hope11 37128 35166 32
Caerwys13 32107 39122 37
Connah's Quay South12 35152 33140 35
Mold South13 33126 3679 43
Broughton South5 43119 38126 36
Caergwrle12 36126 37104 39
Cilcain8 3987 4294 40
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4 45103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4156 4484 42
Whitford5 4280 4363 44
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Argoed and New Brighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202515
May 202511
April 20256
March 202517
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Argoed and New Brighton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Argoed and New Brighton postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order1
2. New Brighton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Mount Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Rose Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lindum Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Snowdon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Llys Fammau (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Erw Fach (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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