Aberbargoed vs Abercarn

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Aberbargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Abercarn Gwent Police

      Aberbargoed vs Abercarn Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Aberbargoed
      Gwent Police
      306 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Abercarn
      Gwent Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberbargoed
      B Abercarn
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      306
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      413
      493
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.9%
      ↓53.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberbargoed
      B Abercarn
      Violent Crime
      114 ↓38%
      98 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓25%
      51 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓63%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑45%
      6 ↓79%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      9 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓6%
      29 ↓31%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      2 ↓83%
      Public Order
      31 ↓38%
      16 ↓78%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑100%
      3 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Abercarn is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberbargoed safer than Abercarn?

      Aberbargoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 306 crimes in the last 12 months. Abercarn has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Abercarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberbargoed vs Abercarn?

      Aberbargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Abercarn shows -53.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberbargoed and Abercarn?

      In Aberbargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In Abercarn, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberbargoed and Abercarn?

      Aberbargoed recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Abercarn recorded 51. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Aberbargoed vs Abercarn?

      Violent crime in Aberbargoed totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Abercarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Abercarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberbargoed recorded 413 crimes (now 306, a change of -25.9%). Abercarn recorded 493 crimes previously (now 230, -53.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberbargoed and Abercarn?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Aberbargoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Abercarn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Abercarn?

      Aberbargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Abercarn is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberbargoed and Abercarn?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Aberbargoed or Abercarn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberbargoed and Abercarn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.