Crime Rate in Bridgend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 1,098 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bridgend, encompassing approximately 145,490 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (455) incidents (11.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (186) incidents (11.38% increase)
  • Public order: (150) incidents (44.23% increase)
Bridgend Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prison with total crimes: 12
  • Heol Loveluck with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

Bridgend Police Info:

South Wales Police

Bridgend Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgend Central (174 crimes), and the safest, Brackla West Central (5 crimes), is 169 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bridgend.

Similarly, the area of Central Bridgend (197 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd (15 crimes), with a difference of 182 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bridgend.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgend Central174
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85
Oldcastle79
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70
Coity Higher69

Safest Wards:

Pen-y-fai8
Nottage7
Llangynwyd7
Rest Bay7
Brackla West Central5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bridgend197
Maesteg East88
Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefncribwr70
Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity69
Caerau65

Safest Areas:

Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws41
Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr39
Cefn-glas & Bryntirion36
Brackla East & Coychurch Lower34
Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd15

Bridgend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 455 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (408 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (167 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (461 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (176 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (410 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (175 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (456 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (138 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 398 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 122 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (379 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 345 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (375 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (422 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (151 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (377 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (165 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (404 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (147 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4890 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 407.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 461 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025455
June 2025408
May 2025461
April 2025410
March 2025456
February 2025398
January 2025379
December 2024345
November 2024375
October 2024422
September 2024377
August 2024404

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202515
April 202510
March 202513
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 413 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202543
May 202533
April 202535
March 202562
February 202567
January 202515
December 202428
November 202425
October 202431
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 928 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202570
May 202599
April 202588
March 202580
February 202577
January 202564
December 202463
November 202468
October 202494
September 202470
August 202469

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 1785 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025186
June 2025167
May 2025176
April 2025175
March 2025138
February 2025122
January 2025103
December 2024109
November 2024146
October 2024151
September 2024165
August 2024147

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 346 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202559
May 202515
April 202539
March 202521
February 202539
January 202520
December 202417
November 202414
October 202437
September 202432
August 202433

A total of 876 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202575
May 202592
April 202573
March 202586
February 202573
January 202550
December 202445
November 202467
October 202471
September 202479
August 202494

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202520
January 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 1381 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025104
May 2025141
April 2025124
March 2025124
February 2025107
January 202597
December 202475
November 202492
October 2024122
September 2024104
August 2024141

A total of 368 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202527
April 202530
March 202536
February 202536
January 202533
December 202430
November 202430
October 202438
September 202428
August 202426

A total of 594 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202547
May 202564
April 202564
March 202546
February 202539
January 202544
December 202435
November 202453
October 202461
September 202441
August 202460

High Crime Locations Bridgend in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridgend postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime2
Drugs1
2. Heol Loveluck (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Dunraven Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other crime1
Drugs1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2

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