Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bargoed has less crime — 31 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Bargoed in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 31, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bargoed sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Penarth has more Shoplifting (31). 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 Penarth — 31 vs 119 incidents. That is 74% 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 Penarth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bargoed recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 119).