Crime in Bargod: statistics, rates and trends
991 crimes were recorded in Bargod in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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991 crimes were recorded in Bargod in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.4 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 412 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bargod has the 168th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bargod | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 991 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.4 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,099 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bargod was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,112 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (955). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 991 | 122.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 985 | 121.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,046 | 129.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 980 | 121.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,044 | 128.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,044 | 128.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 955 | 117.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,054 | 130.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,112 | 137.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bargod 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 (+70%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and other theft (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 50.9 | 1.49 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +10% |
| Public order | 103 | 12.7 | 1.91 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 12.2 | 1.80 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 5.7 | 1.15 | +70% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -42% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +4% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.1 | 1.46 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -48% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.9 | 1.91 | +36% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bargod
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bargod recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bargod
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bargod recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bargod
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bargod recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bargod
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bargod recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bargod
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bargod recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bargod
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bargod recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bargod
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bargod recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bargod
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bargod recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bargod
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bargod recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bargod
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bargod recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bargod
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bargod recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bargod
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bargod recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bargod
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bargod recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bargod, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bargod.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bargod |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1,641 | 144.9 | +18% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,277 | 113.9 | -7% |
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -49% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | -21% |
| Treharris | 342 | 55.1 | -55% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | -18% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -26% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | +15% |
2 areas within Bargod, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aberbargoed and Bargoed had the highest rate (132.3 per 1,000) and Gilfach the lowest (81.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed and Bargoed | Neighbourhood | 10,078 | 1,333 | 132.3 |
| Gilfach | Neighbourhood | 2,017 | 165 | 81.8 |
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 Bargod over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Park View | 48 |
| On or near Heol Caradoc | 46 |
| On or near Park Place | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Upper High Street | 34 |
| On or near Cross Street | 29 |
| On or near High Street | 29 |
| On or near Sycamore Court | 26 |
| On or near Cardiff Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bargod 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 | 314 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 206 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 14.4% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Bargod has an estimated population of 8,099. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bargod sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bargod |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% |
Is Bargod a safe place to live?
Bargod recorded 122.4 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 Bargod?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (165).
Is crime in Bargod going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bargod was almost unchanged on the year before: 991 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 985 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bargod?
Bargod 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 Bargod. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.