Argoed vs Caerleon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Argoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Caerleon Gwent Police

      Argoed vs Caerleon Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Caerleon
      Gwent Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Caerleon
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      120
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓47.6%
      ↓56.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Caerleon
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓64%
      108 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓38%
      77 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      14 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓43%
      6 ↓84%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      48 ↓47%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      15 ↓44%
      29 ↓59%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↓79%
      Overall Verdict
      A Argoed is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 61/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Caerleon?

      Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerleon has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 312 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Caerleon?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caerleon shows -56.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Caerleon, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerleon recorded 77. 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 Caerleon?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Caerleon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 229 crimes (now 120, a change of -47.6%). Caerleon recorded 717 crimes previously (now 312, -56.5%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Argoed and Caerleon?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Caerleon 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 Argoed and Caerleon?

      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 Caerleon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Caerleon. 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.