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 July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberbargoed and Bargoed crime rate of 10.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Caradoc with total crimes: 9
  • Lewis Street with total crimes: 8
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Aberbargoed and Bargoed has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 10.31 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)CrimesRank (Aberbargoed and Bargoed)
Blackwood109 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol86 51,103 4949 3
Crumlin91 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg72 10898 8871 4
St Martins87 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones82 61,003 6847 5
Cefn Fforest and Pengam70 11937 7763 7
Newbridge80 7693 15523 20
Aber Valley74 8688 16515 21
Risca West65 14780 10697 9
Van61 17791 9575 18
Twyn Carno73 9675 18679 10
New Tredegar41 22657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer33 23771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith63 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach63 15761 12627 14
Hengoed67 12687 17626 15
Risca East66 13718 13557 19
Moriah and Pontlottyn60 18658 19597 16
Bedwas and Trethomas55 19643 21579 17
Ynysddu46 20402 25332 26
Machen and Rudry43 21431 24410 24
Abercarn32 25564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 24462 23413 23
Crosskeys20 29347 27342 25
Nelson23 27394 26296 28
Penmaen25 26313 28303 27
Argoed22 28264 29211 29
Gilfach10 31157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 30213 30167 31

Aberbargoed and Bargoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202516
April 202530
March 202525
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202423
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202545
May 202554
April 202545
March 202538
January 202537
December 202440
November 202446
October 202441
September 202441
August 202450

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202521
April 202513
March 202523
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202421
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Aberbargoed and Bargoed in July 2025

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

1. Heol Caradoc (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Lewis Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Elm Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Cwrt Neuadd Wen (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Eastview Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ty Fry Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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