Argoed vs Gower

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
      86/100
      Gower North Wales Police

      Argoed vs Gower Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Argoed
      North Wales Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Gower
      North Wales Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Argoed
      B Gower
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      41
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.9%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Argoed
      B Gower
      Violent Crime
      46 ↑77%
      24 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↓18%
      9 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      2
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↓40%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Public Order
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      4
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Gower is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 71/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Argoed safer than Gower?

      Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Gower has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Gower scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Gower?

      Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gower shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Gower, it is Violent Crime (24 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gower recorded 9. 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 Gower?

      Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 in Gower. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Gower 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%). Gower recorded 41 crimes previously (now 43, +4.9%).

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

      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 Gower has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Argoed and Gower?

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

      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 Gower on a crime map?

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

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