Bargoed vs Cwm

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Bargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Cwm Gwent Police

      Bargoed vs Cwm Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Bargoed
      Gwent Police
      372 crimes / 12m
      ↓55.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Cwm
      Gwent Police
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bargoed
      B Cwm
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      372
      120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      840
      281
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓55.7%
      ↓57.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bargoed
      B Cwm
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓56%
      41 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↓47%
      19 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓78%
      7 ↓42%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓13%
      4 ↓75%
      Burglary
      3 ↓77%
      7 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓54%
      18 ↓50%
      Drugs
      5 ↓78%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      46 ↓55%
      19 ↓37%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓80%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓40%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cwm is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 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 Cwm?

      Bargoed has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 372 crimes in the last 12 months. Cwm has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 120 crimes. Cwm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs Cwm?

      Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cwm shows -57.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Cwm, it is Violent Crime (41 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bargoed recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cwm recorded 19. 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 Cwm?

      Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 41 in Cwm. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bargoed and Cwm 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%). Cwm recorded 281 crimes previously (now 120, -57.3%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Bargoed and Cwm?

      Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Cwm 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 Cwm?

      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 Cwm on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bargoed and Cwm. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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