Crime Rate in Brackla West Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brackla West Central

The total recorded crimes in Brackla West Central, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brackla West Central crime rate of 2.47 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Brackla West Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhiw Cae Mawr with total crimes: 3
  • Rhiw Tremaen with total crimes: 1
  • Rhiw Las with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brackla West Central?

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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.

Brackla West Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brackla West Central has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brackla West Central)CrimesRank (Brackla West Central)CrimesRank (Brackla West 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
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brackla West Central in May 2025

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

1. Rhiw Cae Mawr (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Rhiw Tremaen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rhiw Las (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sunnybank Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rhiw Cefn Gwlad (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cae-Coed-Erw (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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