Argoed crime figures: 20 offences reported in September, up 33% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Argoed in September 2026.
Argoed recorded 20 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 33% on August (15), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 45% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and drugs (3).
Neighbourhood officers currently list tackling retail crime, crime prevention and tackling anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Drugs | 3 | 0 | new |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 5 | −2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | new |
| Other crime | 1 | 0 | new |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Public order | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 20 | 15 | +5 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Rose Lane: 9
- On or near Clwyd Avenue: 4
- On or near Snowdon Avenue: 2
- On or near Beech Grove: 1
- On or near Park Avenue: 1
- On or near Ellesmere Road: 1
Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.
What has happened since
- Under investigation: 15
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.
Ends
Source: North Wales Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.