Argoed vs Bodelwyddan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Argoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Bodelwyddan North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Bodelwyddan Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Bodelwyddan
      North Wales Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Bodelwyddan
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      88
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      387
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Bodelwyddan
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      190 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      28 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      25 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Burglary
      2
      3 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      32 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      28 ↓30%
      Shoplifting
      4
      27 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Bodelwyddan?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Bodelwyddan has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Bodelwyddan?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bodelwyddan shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Bodelwyddan?

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Bodelwyddan, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Bodelwyddan?

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bodelwyddan recorded 28. 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 Bodelwyddan?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Bodelwyddan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Bodelwyddan 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%). Bodelwyddan recorded 387 crimes previously (now 357, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Bodelwyddan?

      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 Bodelwyddan has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Bodelwyddan?

      Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Bodelwyddan 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 Bodelwyddan?

      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 Bodelwyddan on a crime map?

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

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