Gwent Police

Is Bargoed Safe?

Crime statistics for Bargoed. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.

Last 12 months: July 2025 – June 2026 410 crimes
50 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

410 Crimes (last 12 months)
6.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓50.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 410 total crimes recorded in Bargoed

Violent Crime
173 42.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
65 15.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
45 11%
Public Order
40 9.8%
Vehicle Crime
24 5.9%
Other Theft
18 4.4%
Other Crime
10 2.4%
Drugs
9 2.2%
Shoplifting
9 2.2%
Burglary
7 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
7 1.7%
Robbery
3 0.7%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bargoed — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bargoed safe?

Bargoed has a CrimeRadar safety score of 50/100, rated Average. A total of 410 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 50.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bargoed are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Bargoed in the last 12 months?

410 crimes were recorded in Bargoed in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 50.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (825 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 173 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bargoed?

The most common crime in Bargoed is Violent Crime, with 173 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Bargoed increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bargoed is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 50.3% — from 825 crimes in the previous 12 months to 410 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Bargoed?

Bargoed has a safety score of 50 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bargoed compare to the Gwent Police average?

Bargoed has a safety score of 50/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 64/100. Bargoed is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bargoed?

6.5% of crimes recorded in Bargoed resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Bargoed?

173 violent crimes were recorded in Bargoed in the last 12 months — representing 42.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 65 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Bargoed last updated?

The crime data for Bargoed was last updated in June 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bargoed with other areas?

You can compare Bargoed with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: June 2026.