Gwent Police

Is Bargoed Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 372 crimes
54 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

372 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓55.7% 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 — 372 total crimes recorded in Bargoed

Violent Crime
149 40.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
66 17.7%
Public Order
46 12.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
32 8.6%
Vehicle Crime
20 5.4%
Other Crime
15 4%
Other Theft
15 4%
Shoplifting
9 2.4%
Possession of Weapons
8 2.2%
Drugs
5 1.3%
Burglary
3 0.8%
Robbery
3 0.8%
Theft from Person
1 0.3%
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 54/100, rated Average. A total of 372 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 55.7% 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?

372 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 55.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (840 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 149 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bargoed?

The most common crime in Bargoed is Violent Crime, with 149 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.1% 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 55.7% — from 840 crimes in the previous 12 months to 372 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 54 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 54/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. 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?

0% 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?

149 violent crimes were recorded in Bargoed in the last 12 months — representing 40.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 66 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 March 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: March 2026.