Crime Rate in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

The total recorded crimes in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla East and Coychurch Lower crime rate of 4.08 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 and Coychurch Lower, encompassing approximately 7,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ger-Y-Coed with total crimes: 3
  • By-Ways Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Brackla East and Coychurch Lower demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 356 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Brackla East and Coychurch Lower had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 299 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackla East and Coychurch Lower recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 14th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Brackla East and Coychurch Lower crimes were 356. The crime rate of Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in 2024 was 48.44 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.68 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)
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 West23 16265 17283 17
Aberkenfig22 17192 18160 20
Llangynwyd7 26186 20175 18
Brackla East Central19 18184 21144 22
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 and Coychurch Lower 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Drugs 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 (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 202519
February 202515
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Ger-Y-Coed (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. By-Ways Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Waterton Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Hazeldene Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. The Hollies (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ger-Y-Sedd (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Maddock'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Western Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Duffryn Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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