Argoed vs Bwlch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Argoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police

      Argoed vs Bwlch Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.8% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Bwlch
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Bwlch
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      89
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      239
      35
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓62.8%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Bwlch
      Violent Crime
      27 ↓73%
      4 ↓69%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓89%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓53%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      10 ↓69%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bwlch is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 83/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Bwlch?

      Argoed has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 89 crimes in the last 12 months. Bwlch has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Bwlch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Bwlch?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bwlch shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Bwlch?

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (27 incidents). In Bwlch, it is Other Theft (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Bwlch?

      Argoed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bwlch recorded 0. 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 Argoed vs Bwlch?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bwlch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Bwlch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 239 crimes (now 89, a change of -62.8%). Bwlch recorded 35 crimes previously (now 15, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Bwlch?

      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. Argoed has a resolution rate of 12% and Bwlch has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Bwlch?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Bwlch is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Argoed and Bwlch?

      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 Argoed or Bwlch on a crime map?

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

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