Argoed vs Bargoed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Argoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Bargoed Gwent Police

      Argoed vs Bargoed Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      Gwent Police
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓63.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Bargoed
      Gwent Police
      410 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.3% trend
      6.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Bargoed
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      86
      410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      238
      825
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓63.9%
      ↓50.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      6.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Bargoed
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓69%
      173 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓44%
      65 ↓51%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓91%
      18 ↓69%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓90%
      24 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      7 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓61%
      45 ↓20%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↓63%
      Public Order
      12 ↓61%
      40 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓81%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↓66%
      Overall Verdict
      A Argoed is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 50/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won

      Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods

      A Closest safe areas to Argoed
      94/100
      Goytre Fawr Gwent Police · Very Safe
      14.3 km away
      90/100
      Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police · Very Safe
      16.7 km away
      89/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police · Very Safe
      20.9 km away
      B Closest safe areas to Bargoed
      94/100
      Goytre Fawr Gwent Police · Very Safe
      17.9 km away
      90/100
      Llanfoist Fawr South Gwent Police · Very Safe
      20.7 km away
      89/100
      Bwlch Dyfed-Powys Police · Very Safe
      23.9 km away

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      A Argoed compared with its nearest safe areas
      82 Argoed vs 94 Goytre Fawr
      14.3 km from Argoed · Gwent Police
      82 Argoed vs 90 Llanfoist Fawr South
      16.7 km from Argoed · Gwent Police
      82 Argoed vs 89 Bwlch
      20.9 km from Argoed · Dyfed-Powys Police
      B Bargoed compared with its nearest safe areas
      50 Bargoed vs 94 Goytre Fawr
      17.9 km from Bargoed · Gwent Police
      50 Bargoed vs 90 Llanfoist Fawr South
      20.7 km from Bargoed · Gwent Police
      50 Bargoed vs 89 Bwlch
      23.9 km from Bargoed · Dyfed-Powys Police
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Bargoed?

      Argoed has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Bargoed has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 410 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Bargoed?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -63.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bargoed shows -50.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Bargoed, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bargoed recorded 65. 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 Bargoed?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Bargoed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Bargoed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 238 crimes (now 86, a change of -63.9%). Bargoed recorded 825 crimes previously (now 410, -50.3%).

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

      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 Bargoed has 6.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Bargoed?

      Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Bargoed 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 Bargoed?

      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 Bargoed on a crime map?

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