Argoed vs Pengam
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Pengam 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 Argoed safer than Pengam?
Argoed has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 86 crimes in the last 12 months. Pengam has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 430 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Pengam?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of -63.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pengam shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Pengam?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Pengam, it is Violent Crime (152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Pengam?
Argoed recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pengam recorded 87. 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 Argoed vs Pengam?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 152 in Pengam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Pengam in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 238 crimes (now 86, a change of -63.9%). Pengam recorded 421 crimes previously (now 430, +2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Pengam?
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. Argoed has a resolution rate of 0% and Pengam has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Pengam?
Argoed falls within the Gwent Police boundary. Pengam 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 Argoed and Pengam?
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 Argoed or Pengam on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Pengam. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.