Argoed vs Sirhowy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Sirhowy Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argoed safer than Sirhowy?
Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Sirhowy has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 330 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Sirhowy?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sirhowy shows -53.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Sirhowy?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Sirhowy, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Sirhowy?
Argoed recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sirhowy recorded 71. 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 Sirhowy?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Sirhowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Sirhowy 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%). Sirhowy recorded 710 crimes previously (now 330, -53.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Sirhowy?
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 Sirhowy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Sirhowy?
Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Sirhowy 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 Sirhowy?
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 Sirhowy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Sirhowy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.