Crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed: statistics, rates and trends
1,333 crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Bargoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed at a glance
- Crime trends in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- Types of crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- Aberbargoed and Bargoed compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- Population and deprivation in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- Questions about crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
- About this data
1,333 crimes were recorded in Aberbargoed and Bargoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 547 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aberbargoed and Bargoed has the 640th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aberbargoed and Bargoed | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,333 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.3 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,078 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,250). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,333 | 132.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,331 | 132.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,311 | 130.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,335 | 132.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,423 | 141.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,352 | 134.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,250 | 124.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,325 | 131.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,348 | 133.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 150 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+83%) and burglary (+78%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and other theft (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 54.3 | 1.59 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 20.9 | 1.36 | -6% |
| Public order | 137 | 13.6 | 2.05 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 128 | 12.7 | 1.87 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 7.4 | 1.51 | +83% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -37% |
| Drugs | 45 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +32% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.1 | 1.15 | +78% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.9 | 1.83 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.7 | 1.74 | +0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aberbargoed and Bargoed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aberbargoed and Bargoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Fforest and Pengam | 833 | 112.6 | -15% |
| St Cattwg | 607 | 82.8 | -37% |
| Blackwood | 1,203 | 147.9 | +12% |
| New Tredegar | 583 | 125.7 | -5% |
| Penmaen | 336 | 58.8 | -56% |
| Hengoed | 441 | 79.0 | -40% |
| Pontllanfraith | 864 | 103.8 | -22% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 836 | 148.3 | +12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Elm Street | 60 |
| On or near Park View | 48 |
| On or near Heol Caradoc | 46 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 41 |
| On or near Commercial Street | 35 |
| On or near Upper High Street | 34 |
| On or near Lewis Street | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 20.3% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 14.0% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Aberbargoed and Bargoed has an estimated population of 10,078. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aberbargoed and Bargoed sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aberbargoed and Bargoed |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% |
Is Aberbargoed and Bargoed a safe place to live?
Aberbargoed and Bargoed recorded 132.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aberbargoed and Bargoed was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,331 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aberbargoed and Bargoed?
Aberbargoed and Bargoed is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aberbargoed and Bargoed. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.