Crime Rate in Argoed: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Argoed

The total recorded crimes in Argoed, Caerphilly, UK in August 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Argoed crime rate of 25.13 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 Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Argoed Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Y-Werlod Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Mountain View with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Caerphilly.

    • 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 areas in the Caerphilly.

  • 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 August 2025 the Argoed has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 25.13 ranking 27th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Argoed)CrimesRank (Argoed)CrimesRank (Argoed)
Aberbargoed and Bargoed150 11,362 21,358 1
Blackwood120 21,417 11,169 2
Penyrheol95 41,103 4949 3
Crumlin108 31,174 3803 6
St Cattwg78 6898 8871 4
Morgan Jones66 111,003 6847 5
St Martins66 121,008 5730 8
Pontllanfraith80 5697 14631 12
Cefn Fforest and Pengam46 20937 7763 7
Hengoed77 7687 17626 15
Aber Valley75 8688 16515 21
Risca West59 15780 10697 9
Van50 19791 9575 18
Twyn Carno74 9675 18679 10
Ystrad Mynach69 10761 12627 14
New Tredegar53 17657 20670 11
Maesycwmmer54 16771 11630 13
Risca East41 22718 13557 19
Bedwas and Trethomas63 13643 21579 17
Newbridge62 14693 15523 20
Moriah and Pontlottyn27 28658 19597 16
Machen and Rudry53 18431 24410 24
Abercarn45 21564 22473 22
Llanbradach33 25462 23413 23
Crosskeys41 23347 27342 25
Nelson38 24394 26296 28
Ynysddu33 26402 25332 26
Penmaen19 29313 28303 27
Gilfach19 30157 31190 30
Darran Valley15 31213 30167 31

Argoed Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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August 20258
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 202511
June 20257
May 20253
April 202511
March 202511

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20253
June 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20252
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June 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20252

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
May 20252

High Crime Locations Argoed in August 2025

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

1. Pen-Y-Werlod Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mountain View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Banalog Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bryn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Heol Pen-Rhiw'R Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Heol Pen-Rhiw'R-Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Commin Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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