Bargoed vs Caerleon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Bargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Caerleon Gwent Police

      Bargoed vs Caerleon Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Bargoed
      Gwent Police
      372 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Caerleon
      Gwent Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bargoed
      B Caerleon
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      372
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      840
      717
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.7%
      ↓56.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bargoed
      B Caerleon
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓56%
      108 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓47%
      77 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓78%
      14 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓13%
      6 ↓84%
      Burglary
      3 ↓77%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓54%
      48 ↓47%
      Drugs
      5 ↓78%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      46 ↓55%
      29 ↓59%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓80%
      6 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓40%
      5 ↓79%
      Overall Verdict
      B Caerleon is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bargoed safer than Caerleon?

      Bargoed has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 372 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerleon has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 312 crimes. Caerleon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs Caerleon?

      Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caerleon shows -56.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Caerleon, it is Violent Crime (108 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bargoed recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerleon recorded 77. 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 Bargoed vs Caerleon?

      Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Caerleon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bargoed recorded 840 crimes (now 372, a change of -55.7%). Caerleon recorded 717 crimes previously (now 312, -56.5%).

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

      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. Bargoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Caerleon has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bargoed and Caerleon?

      Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Caerleon 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 Bargoed and Caerleon?

      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 Bargoed or Caerleon on a crime map?

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