Aberbargoed vs Argoed
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberbargoed vs Argoed Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aberbargoed safer than Argoed?
Aberbargoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 306 crimes in the last 12 months. Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 120 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberbargoed vs Argoed?
Aberbargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Argoed shows -47.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberbargoed and Argoed?
In Aberbargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In Argoed, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberbargoed and Argoed?
Aberbargoed recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Argoed recorded 21. 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 Argoed?
Violent crime in Aberbargoed totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Argoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Argoed 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%). Argoed recorded 229 crimes previously (now 120, -47.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberbargoed and Argoed?
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 Argoed has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Argoed?
Aberbargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Argoed 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 Argoed?
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 Argoed on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberbargoed and Argoed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.