Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP13 · Blaenau Gwent
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bargoed has less crime — 31 vs 132 incidents in April 2026.
Abertillery recorded substantially more crime than Bargoed in April 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 31, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abertillery sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Bargoed has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bargoed recorded fewer crimes than Abertillery — 31 vs 132 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Bargoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abertillery saw higher rates of Public order while Bargoed had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bargoed recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 132).