Argoed vs St James

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
      54/100
      St James Gwent Police

      Argoed vs St James Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      St James
      Gwent Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B St James
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      120
      387
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      229
      878
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓47.6%
      ↓55.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B St James
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓64%
      137 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓38%
      71 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓60%
      25 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓43%
      10 ↓64%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      56 ↓33%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      12 ↓57%
      Public Order
      15 ↓44%
      36 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      6 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      A Argoed is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 54/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than St James?

      Argoed has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. St James has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 387 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs St James?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James shows -55.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Argoed and St James?

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In St James, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and St James?

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

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and St James 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%). St James recorded 878 crimes previously (now 387, -55.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and St James?

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

      Which police force covers Argoed and St James?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. St James 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 St James?

      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 St James on a crime map?

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