Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bargoed has less crime — 31 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Abercarn recorded notably higher crime than Bargoed in April 2026 — 54 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Bargoed has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bargoed recorded fewer crimes than Abercarn — 31 vs 54 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bargoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Public order while Bargoed had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bargoed recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 54).