Argoed vs Penyffordd
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd?
Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Penyffordd has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Penyffordd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Penyffordd?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penyffordd shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Penyffordd?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Penyffordd, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Penyffordd?
Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penyffordd recorded 53. 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 Penyffordd?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Penyffordd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Penyffordd 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%). Penyffordd recorded 218 crimes previously (now 190, -12.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Penyffordd?
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 Penyffordd has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Penyffordd?
Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penyffordd 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 Penyffordd?
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 Penyffordd on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Penyffordd. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.