Aberbargoed vs Penmaen
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aberbargoed vs Penmaen 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 Penmaen?
Aberbargoed has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 467 crimes in the last 12 months. Penmaen has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Penmaen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aberbargoed vs Penmaen?
Aberbargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penmaen shows -37.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aberbargoed and Penmaen?
In Aberbargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Penmaen, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberbargoed and Penmaen?
Aberbargoed recorded 87 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penmaen recorded 49. 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 Penmaen?
Violent crime in Aberbargoed totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Penmaen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Penmaen in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberbargoed recorded 507 crimes (now 467, a change of -7.9%). Penmaen recorded 328 crimes previously (now 204, -37.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberbargoed and Penmaen?
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 9.4% and Penmaen has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Penmaen?
Aberbargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Penmaen 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 Penmaen?
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 Penmaen on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberbargoed and Penmaen. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.