Crime Rate in Argoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Argoed

The total recorded crimes in Argoed, Caerphilly, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Argoed crime rate of 24.23 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 Argoed, encompassing approximately 1,114 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Argoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Y-Werlod Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bryn Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Argoed?

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

  • Relative to Caerphilly:

    • In 2024, Argoed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Caerphilly average, with 264 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Argoed recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Argoed had fewer crimes than the Caerphilly average, with 211 crimes compared to 598. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Argoed recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Caerphilly, Argoed has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Argoed Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Argoed has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 24.23 ranking 29th out of 30 in the Caerphilly, UK

In 2024, the total Argoed crimes were 264. The crime rate of Argoed in 2024 was 236.92 (year) or 19.74 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

In 2023, the total crimes in Argoed were around 211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 189.36 (year) or 15.78 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Caerphilly.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)CrimesRank (Caerphilly)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed116 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood95 31,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol103 21,103 4949 3
Crumlin72 101,174 3803 6
St Cattwg68 11898 8871 4
St Martins86 41,008 5730 8
Morgan Jones56 171,003 6847 5
Risca West79 5780 10697 9
Hengoed78 6687 17626 15
Cefn Fforest and Pengam78 7937 7763 7
Twyn Carno75 8675 18679 10
Van64 13791 9575 18
Bedwas and Trethomas75 9643 21579 17
New Tredegar45 21657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer30 28771 11630 13
Pontllanfraith59 16697 14631 12
Ystrad Mynach54 18761 12627 14
Aber Valley64 12688 16515 21
Risca East64 14718 13557 19
Newbridge39 23693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn62 15658 19597 16
Ynysddu51 19402 25332 26
Abercarn51 20564 22473 22
Penmaen40 22313 28303 27
Llanbradach39 24462 23413 23
Machen and Rudry38 25431 24410 24
Crosskeys30 27347 27342 25
Nelson35 26394 26296 28
Gilfach14 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley13 31213 30167 31

Argoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202422
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Argoed in March 2025

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

1. Pen-Y-Werlod Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bryn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mountain View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Commin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Pen-Rhiw'R-Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Man-Moel Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Cherry Trees (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Newport Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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