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 March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla East Central crime rate of 3.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Brackla East Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitethorn Drive with total crimes: 8
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 3
  • Nant-Y-Feynnon with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brackla East Central has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)
Bridgend Central151 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre83 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher78 31,016 2752 5
Caerau69 4771 5841 3
Oldcastle54 9670 9806 4
Cornelly64 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr53 10745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central60 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg59 7730 7620 9
Maesteg East54 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley52 11647 10613 10
Maesteg West42 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower38 13356 15299 16
Cefn-glas11 23323 16307 14
Newton30 15449 14306 15
Brackla West28 16265 17283 17
Llangynwyd14 21186 20175 18
Aberkenfig20 18192 18160 20
Blackmill12 22173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale15 20187 19147 21
Porthcawl West Central16 19131 23119 25
Nant-y-moel9 24100 25128 23
Pen-y-fai8 25129 24124 24
Nottage6 2673 2767 26
Brackla West Central6 2776 2658 27
Rest Bay3 2849 2853 28

Brackla East Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20243

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brackla East Central in March 2025

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

1. Whitethorn Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Nant-Y-Feynnon (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Min-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hedgemoor (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Foxfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Garden Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fairoak Chase (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Springfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Marigold Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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