Argoed vs Betws-y-Coed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Argoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Betws-y-Coed North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Betws-y-Coed Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Betws-y-Coed
      North Wales Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Betws-y-Coed
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Betws-y-Coed
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      28 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      25 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      11 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      3
      Burglary
      2
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↓9%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↓45%
      Shoplifting
      4
      6 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Betws-y-Coed is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Betws-y-Coed?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Betws-y-Coed?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Betws-y-Coed shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Betws-y-Coed?

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Betws-y-Coed, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Betws-y-Coed?

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws-y-Coed recorded 25. 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 Betws-y-Coed?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Betws-y-Coed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Betws-y-Coed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Argoed recorded 71 crimes (now 88, a change of +23.9%). Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes previously (now 103, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Betws-y-Coed?

      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 Betws-y-Coed has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Betws-y-Coed?

      Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws-y-Coed is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Argoed and Betws-y-Coed?

      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 Betws-y-Coed on a crime map?

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

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