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New Brighton crime figures: 6 offences reported in September, down 25% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in New Brighton in September 2026.
New Brighton recorded 6 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 25% on August (8), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 3 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by other theft (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).
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 | 3 | 6 | −3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 | new |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Total | 6 | 8 | −2 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Petrol Station: 3
- On or near Llys Wylfa: 1
- On or near Mount Close: 1
- On or near Hill View: 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: 3
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.