Crime Rate in Brackla West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackla West

The total recorded crimes in Brackla West, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla West crime rate of 5.32 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Brackla West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Heol-Y-Rhos with total crimes: 4
  • Ashbrook with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brackla West?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Brackla West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 265 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackla West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Brackla West had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 283 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackla West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brackla West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brackla West has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Brackla West crimes were 265. The crime rate of Brackla West in 2024 was 36.12 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brackla West were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.57 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla West)CrimesRank (Brackla West)CrimesRank (Brackla West)
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
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
Aberkenfig11 22192 18160 20
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

Brackla West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Brackla West in May 2025

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

1. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Heol-Y-Rhos (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ashbrook (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Clos Tan-Y-Cefn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Glendower Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Caradog Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Heol Brynglas (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clos-Y-Wern (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Kimberley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cae Bron (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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