Crime in Bargod: statistics, rates and trends
993 crimes were recorded in Bargod in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (415), anti-social behaviour (171), criminal damage and arson (105) and public order (105) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 159th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bargod | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 993 | 18,886 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.6 | 106.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,099 | 176,865 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bargod peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,115 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (979). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 993 | 122.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,002 | 123.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,041 | 128.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 979 | 120.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,045 | 129.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,014 | 125.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,016 | 125.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,020 | 125.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,115 | 137.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bargod recorded notably more public order (95% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (92% above the national rate) and other crime (52% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 33 to 44 and criminal damage and arson rose from 83 to 105, while shoplifting fell from 45 to 23 and other theft fell from 74 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 51.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 105 | 13.0 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bargod; the highest is Blackwood (149.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Treharris (57.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bargod |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1,692 | 149.4 | +22% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,274 | 113.6 | -7% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -50% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | -20% |
| Treharris | 354 | 57.0 | -53% |
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | -19% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | -25% |
| Abertillery | 1,570 | 143.4 | +17% |
Of the 2 areas within Bargod, Aberbargoed and Bargoed had the highest crime rate (130.9 per 1,000) and Gilfach the lowest (78.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | Neighbourhood | 10,078 | 1,319 | 130.9 |
| Gilfach | Neighbourhood | 2,017 | 158 | 78.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bargod over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Park View | 52 |
| On or near Heol Caradoc | 47 |
| On or near Park Place | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Upper High Street | 34 |
| On or near Cross Street | 29 |
| On or near High Street | 29 |
| On or near Cardiff Road | 25 |
| On or near Sycamore Court | 25 |
Of the 822 crimes in Bargod with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 23.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bargod has an estimated population of 8,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bargod average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bargod | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Bargod a safe place to live?
Bargod recorded 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 159th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bargod?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in Bargod going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bargod was almost unchanged on the year before: 993 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,002 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bargod?
About 8,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bargod?
Bargod is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.