Argoed vs Pensarn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Pensarn 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 Pensarn?
Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Pensarn?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensarn shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Pensarn?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Pensarn, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Pensarn?
Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensarn recorded 73. 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 Pensarn?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Pensarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Pensarn 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%). Pensarn recorded 319 crimes previously (now 296, -7.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Pensarn?
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 Pensarn has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Pensarn?
Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pensarn 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 Pensarn?
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 Pensarn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Pensarn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.