Crime Rate in Aberkenfig: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberkenfig

The total recorded crimes in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberkenfig crime rate of 60.14 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 Aberkenfig, encompassing approximately 182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberkenfig Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridgend Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pandy Park with total crimes: 2
  • Hafan Deg with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aberkenfig?

To understand the safety of Aberkenfig, we need to analyze Aberkenfig crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Aberkenfig demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 192 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aberkenfig recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Aberkenfig had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 160 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aberkenfig recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Aberkenfig has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aberkenfig Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aberkenfig has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 60.14 ranking 22th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Aberkenfig crimes were 192. The crime rate of Aberkenfig in 2024 was 1049.75 (year) or 87.48 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberkenfig were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 874.79 (year) or 72.90 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberkenfig)CrimesRank (Aberkenfig)CrimesRank (Aberkenfig)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher77 41,016 2752 5
Caerau64 7771 5841 3
Oldcastle84 3670 9806 4
Cornelly76 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr47 11745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central75 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg48 9730 7620 9
Maesteg East58 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
Cefn-glas18 19323 16307 14
Newton33 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower29 16356 15299 16
Ogmore Vale23 17187 19147 21
Llangynwyd10 23186 20175 18
Brackla East Central21 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Nant-y-moel16 20100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central9 24131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Nottage6 2873 2767 26
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Aberkenfig Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aberkenfig in May 2025

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

1. Bridgend Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Pandy Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hafan Deg (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Persondy (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. St Bride'S Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Rhes Leith (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Rock Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Ffordd-Y-Gyfraith (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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