Crime Rate in Bridgend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 1,097 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend crime rate of 7.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (456) incidents (14.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (138) incidents (13.11% increase)
  • Public order: (124) incidents (15.89% increase)
Bridgend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 19
  • Market Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

Bridgend Police Info:

South Wales Police

Bridgend Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgend Central (151 crimes), and the safest, Rest Bay (3 crimes), is 148 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bridgend.

Similarly, the area of Central Bridgend (163 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cefn-glas & Bryntirion (21 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bridgend.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgend Central151
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre83
Coity Higher78
Caerau69
Cornelly64

Safest Wards:

Nant-y-moel9
Pen-y-fai8
Nottage6
Brackla West Central6
Rest Bay3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bridgend163
Maesteg East84
Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity78
Caerau69
Cornelly64

Safest Areas:

Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr39
Broadlands37
Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill36
Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd26
Cefn-glas & Bryntirion21

Bridgend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 377 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 155 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (834 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (320 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 351 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202567
January 202515
December 202428
November 202425
October 202431
September 202423
August 202421
July 202427
June 202452

A total of 842 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202577
January 202564
December 202463
November 202468
October 202494
September 202470
August 202469
July 202471
June 2024186

A total of 236 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202520
January 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425
July 202423
June 202454

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 1538 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 153.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025138
February 2025122
January 2025103
December 2024109
November 2024146
October 2024151
September 2024165
August 2024147
July 2024155
June 2024302

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 4367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 436.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 834 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025456
February 2025398
January 2025379
December 2024345
November 2024375
October 2024422
September 2024377
August 2024404
July 2024377
June 2024834

A total of 1334 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 133.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025124
February 2025107
January 202597
December 202475
November 202492
October 2024122
September 2024104
August 2024141
July 2024152
June 2024320

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 521 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202539
January 202544
December 202435
November 202453
October 202461
September 202441
August 202460
July 202458
June 202484

A total of 357 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202536
January 202533
December 202430
November 202430
October 202438
September 202428
August 202426
July 202436
June 202464

A total of 303 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202539
January 202520
December 202417
November 202414
October 202437
September 202432
August 202433
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 840 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202573
January 202550
December 202445
November 202467
October 202471
September 202479
August 202494
July 202485
June 2024190

High Crime Locations Bridgend in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime6
Other theft2
Drugs1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Drugs3
Other crime1
5. Llys Gwyn (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1

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