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Crime in Bargoed

Bargoed had 573 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 144.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 40 Caerphilly areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Caerphilly area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

CF81, Caerphilly · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bargoed

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144.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 40Caerphilly rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common221 in 3 months

Month by month

184 Mar 159 Apr 181 May 172 Jun 198 Jul 203 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bargoed. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22139%
anti-social behaviour12422%
public order7613%
criminal damage6211%
theft224%
vehicle crime183%
other crime173%
burglary122%

Bargoed against Caerphilly

TypeBargoed per 1,000Middle Caerphilly areaChange
Violence55.637.2▼ 1%
Burglary33▲ 20%
Vehicle crime4.54.5▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour31.225.5▲ 59%
Theft and robbery6.54.7▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gilfach155.4▲ 3%
Bargoed144.2▲ 9%
Aberbargoed137.3▲ 12%
Brithdir126.9▲ 2%
Markham125.6▲ 29%
Pengam111.4▲ 5%
See every Caerphilly area ranked on the crime in Caerphilly page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bargoed a safe area?

Bargoed had about 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 40 Caerphilly areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bargoed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (221), followed by anti-social behaviour (124) and public order (76).