Crime Rate in Blackmill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackmill

The total recorded crimes in Blackmill, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackmill crime rate of 46.48 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 Blackmill, encompassing approximately 301 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Blackmill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Y Derw with total crimes: 2
  • Dimbath Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blackmill?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Blackmill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 173 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackmill recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Blackmill had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 166 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackmill recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackmill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blackmill has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 46.48 ranking 21th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Blackmill crimes were 173. The crime rate of Blackmill in 2024 was 574.37 (year) or 47.86 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackmill were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 551.13 (year) or 45.93 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackmill)CrimesRank (Blackmill)CrimesRank (Blackmill)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher69 51,016 2752 5
Caerau65 6771 5841 3
Oldcastle79 3670 9806 4
Cornelly51 10800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70 4745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central55 8709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg51 9730 7620 9
Maesteg West57 7524 11580 12
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
Maesteg East39 12509 12596 11
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 13452 13380 13
Cefn-glas16 20323 16307 14
Newton28 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower30 14356 15299 16
Brackla West23 16265 17283 17
Aberkenfig22 17192 18160 20
Llangynwyd7 26186 20175 18
Brackla East Central19 18184 21144 22
Ogmore Vale16 19187 19147 21
Nant-y-moel12 22100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central12 23131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai8 24129 24124 24
Nottage7 2573 2767 26
Brackla West Central5 2876 2658 27
Rest Bay7 2749 2853 28

Blackmill 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 202515
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Blackmill in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Heol Y Derw (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dimbath Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Heol Heulog (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heol-Y-Parc (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dan Yr Heol (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pentrebeili Terrace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Oak Ridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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