Argoed vs Cantref

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Argoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Cantref Gwent Police

      Argoed vs Cantref Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Cantref
      Gwent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓69.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Cantref
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      120
      48
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      159
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓47.6%
      ↓69.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Cantref
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓64%
      10 ↓80%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓38%
      12 ↓68%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      5 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓43%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      7 ↓56%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      15 ↓44%
      6 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cantref is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 79/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Cantref?

      Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Cantref has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 48 crimes. Cantref scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Cantref?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cantref shows -69.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

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

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

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

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Cantref. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Cantref 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%). Cantref recorded 159 crimes previously (now 48, -69.8%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Argoed and Cantref?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Cantref 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 Cantref?

      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 Cantref on a crime map?

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