Argoed vs Gerlan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Argoed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Gerlan North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Gerlan Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Gerlan
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Gerlan
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Gerlan
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      55 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      4
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      12 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      4
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gerlan is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 71/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Gerlan?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Gerlan has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 115 crimes. Gerlan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Gerlan?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gerlan shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Gerlan, it is Violent Crime (55 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gerlan recorded 24. 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 Gerlan?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Gerlan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Gerlan 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%). Gerlan recorded 121 crimes previously (now 115, -5%).

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

      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 Gerlan has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Gerlan?

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

      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 Gerlan on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.