Argoed vs Brymbo

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Argoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Brymbo North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Brymbo Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Brymbo
      North Wales Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Brymbo
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      272
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Brymbo
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      93 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      59 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      12 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      2
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      18 ↓45%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      18 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑100%
      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 Brymbo?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Brymbo has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Brymbo?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Brymbo shows -16.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Brymbo, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brymbo recorded 59. 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 Brymbo?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Brymbo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Brymbo 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%). Brymbo recorded 272 crimes previously (now 228, -16.2%).

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

      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 Brymbo has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Brymbo?

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

      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 Brymbo on a crime map?

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

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