Bargoed vs Gaer
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bargoed vs Gaer 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 Gaer?
Bargoed has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 372 crimes in the last 12 months. Gaer has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 471 crimes. Bargoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs Gaer?
Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -55.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gaer shows -61.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bargoed and Gaer?
In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Gaer, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bargoed and Gaer?
Bargoed recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gaer recorded 76. 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 Gaer?
Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Gaer. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bargoed and Gaer 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%). Gaer recorded 1,237 crimes previously (now 471, -61.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bargoed and Gaer?
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 Gaer has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bargoed and Gaer?
Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Gaer 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 Gaer?
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 Gaer on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bargoed and Gaer. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.