Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF72 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanharan has less crime — 27 vs 31 incidents in April 2026.
Bargoed and Llanharan recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 31 and 27 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bargoed sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Llanharan has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Llanharan recorded fewer crimes than Bargoed — 27 vs 31 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Llanharan 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 Llanharan had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llanharan recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 31).