Argoed vs Gilfach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Argoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Gilfach Gwent Police

      Argoed vs Gilfach Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.8% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Gilfach
      Gwent Police
      454 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.5% trend
      9.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Gilfach
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      89
      454
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      239
      163
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓62.8%
      ↑178.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      9.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Gilfach
      Violent Crime
      27 ↓73%
      180 ↑173%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓29%
      90 ↑592%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓89%
      14 ↑250%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      14 ↑367%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓53%
      43 ↑105%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↑267%
      Public Order
      10 ↓69%
      45 ↑105%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      9 ↑350%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓75%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      17 ↑240%
      Overall Verdict
      A Argoed is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Gilfach?

      Argoed has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 89 crimes in the last 12 months. Gilfach has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 454 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Gilfach?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -62.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gilfach shows +178.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (27 incidents). In Gilfach, it is Violent Crime (180 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gilfach recorded 90. 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 Gilfach?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 27 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 180 in Gilfach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Gilfach 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%). Gilfach recorded 163 crimes previously (now 454, +178.5%).

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

      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 Gilfach has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Gilfach?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gilfach 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 Gilfach?

      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 Gilfach on a crime map?

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

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