Aberbargoed vs Newbridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Aberbargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Newbridge Gwent Police

      Aberbargoed vs Newbridge Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Aberbargoed
      Gwent Police
      306 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Newbridge
      Gwent Police
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberbargoed
      B Newbridge
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      306
      301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      413
      628
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.9%
      ↓52.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberbargoed
      B Newbridge
      Violent Crime
      114 ↓38%
      100 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓25%
      70 ↓60%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓63%
      16 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑45%
      7 ↓65%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      16 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓6%
      33 ↓43%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      3 ↓70%
      Public Order
      31 ↓38%
      41 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑100%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newbridge is the safer choice — scoring 63/100 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 Newbridge?

      Aberbargoed has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 306 crimes in the last 12 months. Newbridge has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 301 crimes. Newbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberbargoed vs Newbridge?

      Aberbargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newbridge shows -52.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Aberbargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (114 incidents). In Newbridge, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Aberbargoed recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newbridge recorded 70. 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 Newbridge?

      Violent crime in Aberbargoed totalled 114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Newbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Newbridge 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%). Newbridge recorded 628 crimes previously (now 301, -52.1%).

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

      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 Newbridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Newbridge?

      Aberbargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Newbridge 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 Newbridge?

      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 Newbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberbargoed and Newbridge. 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.