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 May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla East and Coychurch Lower crime rate of 3.95 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 and Coychurch Lower, encompassing approximately 7,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)CrimesRank (Brackla East and Coychurch Lower)
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
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 East and Coychurch Lower 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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202519
February 202515
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 5 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
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in May 2025

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

1. Western Avenue (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
2. The Hollies (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Duffryn Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Heol Llangrallo (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glasfryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ger-Y-Sedd (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Church Acre (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hawthorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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