Bargoed vs Fairwater
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bargoed vs Fairwater 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 Bargoed safer than Fairwater?
Bargoed has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 372 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairwater has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Fairwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs Fairwater?
Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairwater shows -59.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bargoed and Fairwater?
In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Fairwater, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bargoed and Fairwater?
Bargoed recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairwater recorded 30. 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 Fairwater?
Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in Fairwater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bargoed and Fairwater 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%). Fairwater recorded 411 crimes previously (now 167, -59.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bargoed and Fairwater?
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 Fairwater has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bargoed and Fairwater?
Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Fairwater 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 Fairwater?
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 Fairwater on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bargoed and Fairwater. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.