Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elwy Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton , and the 113th lowest 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 Elwy Close (CH7 6TY) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 51.5% lower 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elwy Close (CH7 6TY), the main crime hotspot is near Snowdon Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 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 | Public order | Cledwen Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dwyfor Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ellesmere Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llwynon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snowdon Avenue | Under investigation |
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