Aberbargoed vs Pengam
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberbargoed vs Pengam 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 Pengam?
Aberbargoed has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 319 crimes in the last 12 months. Pengam has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 274 crimes. Pengam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberbargoed vs Pengam?
Aberbargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pengam shows -34.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberbargoed and Pengam?
In Aberbargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Pengam, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberbargoed and Pengam?
Aberbargoed recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pengam recorded 55. 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 Pengam?
Violent crime in Aberbargoed totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Pengam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Pengam in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberbargoed recorded 461 crimes (now 319, a change of -30.8%). Pengam recorded 417 crimes previously (now 274, -34.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberbargoed and Pengam?
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 14.4% and Pengam has 10.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Pengam?
Aberbargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pengam 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 Pengam?
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 Pengam on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberbargoed and Pengam. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.