Crime Rate in Bridgend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend, UK in January 2026 are around 934 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend crime rate of 6.42 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (434) incidents (-1.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (112) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bridgend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Gwyn with total crimes: 14
  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

Bridgend Police Info:

South Wales Police

Bridgend Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgend Central (122 crimes), and the safest, Rest Bay (3 crimes), is 119 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bridgend.

Similarly, the area of Central Bridgend (130 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd (18 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bridgend.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgend Central122
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre91
Coity Higher68
Maesteg East60
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr56

Safest Wards:

Pen-y-fai9
Llangynwyd7
Nottage7
Nant-y-moel4
Rest Bay3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bridgend130
Maesteg East97
Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity68
Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin61
Pyle, Kenfig Hill & Cefncribwr56

Safest Areas:

Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr35
Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill31
Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws25
Cefn-glas & Bryntirion22
Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd18

Bridgend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (434 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 440 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (436 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (484 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (405 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (141 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (413 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (215 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 354 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202530
November 202525
October 202538
September 202527
August 202526
July 202525
June 202529
May 202527
April 202530
March 202536
February 202536

A total of 1435 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026112
December 202592
November 2025118
October 2025122
September 202596
August 2025145
July 2025150
June 2025104
May 2025141
April 2025124
March 2025124
February 2025107

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20253
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 5200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 433.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 484 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026434
December 2025440
November 2025436
October 2025484
September 2025405
August 2025413
July 2025455
June 2025408
May 2025461
April 2025410
March 2025456
February 2025398

A total of 431 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202520
November 202518
October 202533
September 202530
August 202532
July 202530
June 202543
May 202533
April 202535
March 202562
February 202567

A total of 1773 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202696
December 202584
November 2025117
October 2025156
September 2025141
August 2025215
July 2025186
June 2025167
May 2025176
April 2025175
March 2025138
February 2025122

A total of 365 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202525
November 202533
October 202529
September 202519
August 202543
July 202520
June 202559
May 202515
April 202539
March 202521
February 202539

A total of 974 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202683
December 202572
November 2025101
October 202592
September 202584
August 202572
July 202571
June 202575
May 202592
April 202573
March 202586
February 202573

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 20255
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

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
January 20264
December 20259
November 20259
October 20257
September 20256
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 202515
April 202510
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 554 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202547
November 202532
October 202549
September 202532
August 202556
July 202540
June 202547
May 202564
April 202564
March 202546
February 202539

A total of 953 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202664
December 202582
November 202574
October 202586
September 202568
August 202579
July 202586
June 202570
May 202599
April 202588
March 202580
February 202577

A total of 246 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202520
November 202521
October 202522
September 202523
August 202523
July 202520
June 202521
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202520

High Crime Locations Bridgend in January 2026

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

1. Llys Gwyn (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Theft from the person1
2. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
4. Dunraven Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1

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