Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP10 · Newport
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bargoed has less crime — 31 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
Graig recorded notably higher crime than Bargoed in April 2026 — 48 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bargoed sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Graig has more Burglary (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 Graig — 31 vs 48 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Bargoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bargoed saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Graig had more Burglary. Overall, Bargoed recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 48).