The total recorded crimes in Brackla West Central, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla West Central crime rate of 1.85 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 Central, encompassing approximately 3,236 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Brackla West Central, we need to analyze Brackla West Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bridgend:
In 2024, Brackla West Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 76 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brackla West Central recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.
In 2023, Brackla West Central had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 58 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brackla West Central recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Brackla West Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Brackla West Central has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK
In 2024, the total Brackla West Central crimes were 76. The crime rate of Brackla West Central in 2024 was 23.48 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Bridgend.
In 2023, the total crimes in Brackla West Central were around 58 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.92 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bridgend) | Crimes | Rank (Bridgend) | Crimes | Rank (Bridgend) | |
| Bridgend Central | 151 | 1 | 1,891 | 1 | 1,953 | 1 |
| St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre | 83 | 2 | 901 | 3 | 905 | 2 |
| Coity Higher | 78 | 3 | 1,016 | 2 | 752 | 5 |
| Caerau | 69 | 4 | 771 | 5 | 841 | 3 |
| Oldcastle | 54 | 9 | 670 | 9 | 806 | 4 |
| Cornelly | 64 | 5 | 800 | 4 | 676 | 6 |
| Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr | 53 | 10 | 745 | 6 | 667 | 8 |
| Porthcawl East Central | 60 | 6 | 709 | 8 | 674 | 7 |
| Pencoed and Penprysg | 59 | 7 | 730 | 7 | 620 | 9 |
| Maesteg East | 54 | 8 | 509 | 12 | 596 | 11 |
| Garw Valley | 52 | 11 | 647 | 10 | 613 | 10 |
| Maesteg West | 42 | 12 | 524 | 11 | 580 | 12 |
| Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr | 36 | 14 | 452 | 13 | 380 | 13 |
| Brackla East and Coychurch Lower | 38 | 13 | 356 | 15 | 299 | 16 |
| Cefn-glas | 11 | 23 | 323 | 16 | 307 | 14 |
| Newton | 30 | 15 | 449 | 14 | 306 | 15 |
| Brackla West | 28 | 16 | 265 | 17 | 283 | 17 |
| Brackla East Central | 26 | 17 | 184 | 21 | 144 | 22 |
| Llangynwyd | 14 | 21 | 186 | 20 | 175 | 18 |
| Aberkenfig | 20 | 18 | 192 | 18 | 160 | 20 |
| Blackmill | 12 | 22 | 173 | 22 | 166 | 19 |
| Ogmore Vale | 15 | 20 | 187 | 19 | 147 | 21 |
| Porthcawl West Central | 16 | 19 | 131 | 23 | 119 | 25 |
| Nant-y-moel | 9 | 24 | 100 | 25 | 128 | 23 |
| Pen-y-fai | 8 | 25 | 129 | 24 | 124 | 24 |
| Nottage | 6 | 26 | 73 | 27 | 67 | 26 |
| Rest Bay | 3 | 28 | 49 | 28 | 53 | 28 |
For March 2025 , 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 (2 incidents).
February 2025 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 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brackla West Central postcode area is presented below.