Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP25 · Monmouthshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bargoed has less crime — 31 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Monmouth recorded notably higher crime than Bargoed in April 2026 — 70 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bargoed sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Monmouth has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Monmouth — 31 vs 70 incidents. That is 56% 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 Monmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bargoed recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 70).