Crime Rate in Bridgend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 1,157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend crime rate of 7.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (461) incidents (12.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (176) incidents (0.57% increase)
  • Public order: (141) incidents (13.71% 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: 14
  • Quarella with total crimes: 12

Bridgend Police Info:

South Wales Police

Bridgend Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridgend Central (160 crimes), and the safest, Nottage (6 crimes), is 154 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bridgend.

Similarly, the area of Central Bridgend (187 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd (19 crimes), with a difference of 168 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bridgend.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridgend Central160
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87
Oldcastle84
Coity Higher77
Cornelly76

Safest Wards:

Porthcawl West Central9
Rest Bay9
Brackla West Central8
Pen-y-fai7
Nottage6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bridgend187
Maesteg East93
Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity77
Cornelly76
Porthcawl East72

Safest Areas:

Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig44
Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr43
Brackla East & Coychurch Lower37
Cefn-glas & Bryntirion29
Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd19

Bridgend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 815 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202573
March 202586
February 202573
January 202550
December 202445
November 202467
October 202471
September 202479
August 202494
July 202485

A total of 220 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202520
January 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425
July 202423

A total of 1279 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 116.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 2025124
March 2025124
February 2025107
January 202597
December 202475
November 202492
October 2024122
September 2024104
August 2024141
July 2024152

A total of 367 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202535
March 202562
February 202567
January 202515
December 202428
November 202425
October 202431
September 202423
August 202421
July 202427

A total of 1587 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 144.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025176
April 2025175
March 2025138
February 2025122
January 2025103
December 2024109
November 2024146
October 2024151
September 2024165
August 2024147
July 2024155

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 350 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202536
February 202536
January 202533
December 202430
November 202430
October 202438
September 202428
August 202426
July 202436

A total of 565 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202564
March 202546
February 202539
January 202544
December 202435
November 202453
October 202461
September 202441
August 202460
July 202458

A total of 4404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 400.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 461 reported cases.

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

A total of 295 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202539
March 202521
February 202539
January 202520
December 202417
November 202414
October 202437
September 202432
August 202433
July 202428

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 843 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202588
March 202580
February 202577
January 202564
December 202463
November 202468
October 202494
September 202470
August 202469
July 202471

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246

High Crime Locations Bridgend in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime4
Drugs1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Quarella (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. Western Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Llys Gwyn (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Adare Street (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1

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