Argoed vs Betws yn Rhos
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Betws yn Rhos 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 Betws yn Rhos?
Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws yn Rhos has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Betws yn Rhos scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Betws yn Rhos?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Betws yn Rhos shows +13.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Betws yn Rhos?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Betws yn Rhos, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Betws yn Rhos?
Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws yn Rhos recorded 16. 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 yn Rhos?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Betws yn Rhos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Betws yn Rhos 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 yn Rhos recorded 90 crimes previously (now 102, +13.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Betws yn Rhos?
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 yn Rhos has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Betws yn Rhos?
Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws yn Rhos 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 yn Rhos?
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 yn Rhos on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Betws yn Rhos. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.