Argoed vs Penygroes
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Argoed vs Penygroes 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 Penygroes?
Argoed has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Penygroes has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Argoed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Argoed vs Penygroes?
Argoed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penygroes shows -29.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Argoed and Penygroes?
In Argoed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (46 incidents). In Penygroes, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Argoed and Penygroes?
Argoed recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penygroes recorded 48. 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 Penygroes?
Violent crime in Argoed totalled 46 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Penygroes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Argoed and Penygroes 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%). Penygroes recorded 289 crimes previously (now 203, -29.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Argoed and Penygroes?
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 Penygroes has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Argoed and Penygroes?
Argoed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Penygroes 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 Penygroes?
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 Penygroes on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Argoed and Penygroes. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.