Argoed vs Larkfield

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
      81/100
      Larkfield Gwent Police

      Argoed vs Larkfield Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Larkfield
      Gwent Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Larkfield
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      120
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      130
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓47.6%
      ↓32.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Larkfield
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓64%
      37 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓38%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      10 ↓68%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓43%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      15 ↓44%
      4 ↓69%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Larkfield is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 79/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Larkfield?

      Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Larkfield has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 88 crimes. Larkfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Larkfield?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Larkfield shows -32.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Larkfield, it is Violent Crime (37 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Larkfield recorded 17. 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 Larkfield?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Larkfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Larkfield 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%). Larkfield recorded 130 crimes previously (now 88, -32.3%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Argoed and Larkfield?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Larkfield 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 Larkfield?

      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 Larkfield on a crime map?

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