Bargoed vs New Tredegar

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Bargoed Gwent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      New Tredegar Gwent Police

      Bargoed vs New Tredegar Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Bargoed
      Gwent Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.8% trend
      12.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      New Tredegar
      Gwent Police
      197 crimes / 12m
      ↓64.8% trend
      5.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bargoed
      B New Tredegar
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      348
      197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      825
      559
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓57.8%
      ↓64.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.7%
      5.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bargoed
      B New Tredegar
      Violent Crime
      150 ↓54%
      69 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓57%
      50 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓82%
      7 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑14%
      4 ↓85%
      Burglary
      4 ↓56%
      6 ↓79%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓40%
      19 ↓72%
      Drugs
      6 ↓74%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      31 ↓71%
      29 ↓55%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓84%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓46%
      5 ↓76%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Tredegar is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bargoed safer than New Tredegar?

      Bargoed has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 348 crimes in the last 12 months. New Tredegar has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 197 crimes. New Tredegar scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bargoed vs New Tredegar?

      Bargoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -57.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Tredegar shows -64.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bargoed and New Tredegar?

      In Bargoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In New Tredegar, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bargoed and New Tredegar?

      Bargoed recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Tredegar recorded 50. 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 New Tredegar?

      Violent crime in Bargoed totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in New Tredegar. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bargoed recorded 825 crimes (now 348, a change of -57.8%). New Tredegar recorded 559 crimes previously (now 197, -64.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bargoed and New Tredegar?

      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 12.7% and New Tredegar has 5.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bargoed and New Tredegar?

      Bargoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar?

      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 New Tredegar on a crime map?

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

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