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 May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla East Central crime rate of 2.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Brackla East Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitethorn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Tremains Halt with total crimes: 3
  • Hedgemoor 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 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 May 2025 the Brackla East Central has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)CrimesRank (Brackla East Central)
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
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
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
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 East Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Whitethorn Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Tremains Halt (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hedgemoor (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Longacre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Mandela Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Min-Y-Coed (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Tremains Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Maes Tanrallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chaffinch Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Garden Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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