Crime Rate in Aberbargoed and Bargoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

The total recorded crimes in Aberbargoed and Bargoed, Caerphilly, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberbargoed and Bargoed crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aberbargoed and Bargoed, encompassing approximately 14,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Heol Ysgol Newydd with total crimes: 10
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aberbargoed and Bargoed?

To understand the safety of Aberbargoed and Bargoed, we need to analyze Aberbargoed and Bargoed crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Aberbargoed and Bargoed reported a higher crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberbargoed and Bargoed witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

    • In 2023, Aberbargoed and Bargoed experienced a greater number of crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 1,358 crimes compared to 598. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberbargoed and Bargoed witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Caerphilly.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Aberbargoed and Bargoed has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aberbargoed and Bargoed Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aberbargoed and Bargoed has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 8.99 ranking 2th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Aberbargoed and Bargoed crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Aberbargoed and Bargoed in 2024 was 94.91 (year) or 7.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberbargoed and Bargoed were around 1,358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.63 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)
Blackwood144 11,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol106 31,103 4949 3
Crumlin71 71,174 3803 6
St Cattwg70 8898 8871 4
St Martins90 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones80 51,003 6847 5
Twyn Carno77 6675 18679 10
Cefn Fforest and Pengam59 12937 7763 7
Risca West38 21780 10697 9
Van55 16791 9575 18
Moriah and Pontlottyn67 9658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas63 10643 21579 17
New Tredegar42 19657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 26771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith61 11697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach52 18761 12627 14
Risca East31 25718 13557 19
Hengoed58 13687 17626 15
Aber Valley58 14688 16515 21
Newbridge57 15693 15523 20
Abercarn53 17564 22473 22
Llanbradach42 20462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 22431 24410 24
Penmaen36 23313 28303 27
Ynysddu35 24402 25332 26
Crosskeys17 29347 27342 25
Nelson22 27394 26296 28
Argoed21 28264 29211 29
Gilfach15 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 30213 30167 31

Aberbargoed and Bargoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202523
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202421
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202545
March 202538
January 202537
December 202440
November 202446
October 202441
September 202441
August 202450
July 202450
June 202472
May 202462

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202530
March 202525
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202423
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Aberbargoed and Bargoed in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed postcode area is presented below.

1. Heol Ysgol Newydd (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Elm Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lewis Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Baldwin Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Heol Caradoc (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wood Street Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
8. William Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cardiff Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Marsh Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Public order1

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