Crime Rate in Brackla East Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackla East Central

The total recorded crimes in Brackla East Central, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla East Central crime rate of 2.67 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 Brackla East Central, encompassing approximately 7,124 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Brackla East Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tremains Halt with total crimes: 4
  • Chaffinch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Longacre with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brackla East Central?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Brackla East Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 184 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackla East Central recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Brackla East Central had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 144 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackla East Central recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brackla East Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brackla East Central has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 18th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Brackla East Central crimes were 184. The crime rate of Brackla East Central in 2024 was 25.83 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brackla East Central were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.21 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)
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
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
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

Brackla East Central 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 8 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 (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Brackla East Central in July 2025

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

1. Tremains Halt (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chaffinch Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Longacre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bishopswood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Whitethorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
6. Tremains Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairoak Chase (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Foxfields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Marigold Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brackla Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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