Crime Rate in Bridgend Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend Central

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend Central, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend Central crime rate of 6.59 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 Bridgend Central, encompassing approximately 22,902 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Bridgend Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 18
  • Dunraven Place with total crimes: 10
  • Tairfelin with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bridgend Central?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Bridgend Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 1,891 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridgend Central witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridgend Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 1,953 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bridgend Central witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Bridgend Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bridgend Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bridgend Central has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 6.59 ranking 1th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgend Central crimes were 1,891. The crime rate of Bridgend Central in 2024 was 82.57 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgend Central were around 1,953 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.28 (year) or 7.11 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre83 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher78 31,016 2752 5
Caerau69 4771 5841 3
Oldcastle54 9670 9806 4
Cornelly64 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr53 10745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central60 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg59 7730 7620 9
Maesteg East54 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley52 11647 10613 10
Maesteg West42 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower38 13356 15299 16
Cefn-glas11 23323 16307 14
Newton30 15449 14306 15
Brackla West28 16265 17283 17
Brackla East Central26 17184 21144 22
Llangynwyd14 21186 20175 18
Aberkenfig20 18192 18160 20
Blackmill12 22173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale15 20187 19147 21
Porthcawl West Central16 19131 23119 25
Nant-y-moel9 24100 25128 23
Pen-y-fai8 25129 24124 24
Nottage6 2673 2767 26
Brackla West Central6 2776 2658 27
Rest Bay3 2849 2853 28

Bridgend Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413
April 20245

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202544
January 202551
December 202449
November 202445
October 202453
September 202441
August 202449
July 202444
June 202488
May 202460
April 202454

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202425
October 202417
September 202426
August 202419
July 202430
June 202474
May 202427
April 202422

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202522
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202420
July 202412
June 202448
May 202436
April 202421

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202414
August 202421
July 202418
June 202430
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bridgend Central in March 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Dunraven Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tairfelin (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Maes-Y-Felin (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. St Francis Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Quarella (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clos Caeffatri (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Stryd Wyndham (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
10. Wildmill (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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