Total Crime Rate
66.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mold Road area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton , and the 185th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mold Road (CH7 6TF) in the last 12 months was 66.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% higher than the Argoed and New Brighton average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 350.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mold Road (CH7 6TF), the main crime hotspot is near Bryn Offa. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Argoed and New Brighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mold Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Mount Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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