Crime Rate in Bridgend Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgend Central

The total recorded crimes in Bridgend Central, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgend Central crime rate of 7.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (6.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
Bridgend Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dunraven Place with total crimes: 9
  • St Francis Road with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bridgend Central has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend Central)CrimesRank (Bridgend Central)CrimesRank (Bridgend Central)
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher69 51,016 2752 5
Caerau65 6771 5841 3
Oldcastle79 3670 9806 4
Cornelly51 10800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70 4745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central55 8709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg51 9730 7620 9
Maesteg West57 7524 11580 12
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
Maesteg East39 12509 12596 11
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 13452 13380 13
Cefn-glas16 20323 16307 14
Newton28 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower30 14356 15299 16
Brackla West23 16265 17283 17
Aberkenfig22 17192 18160 20
Llangynwyd7 26186 20175 18
Brackla East Central19 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale16 19187 19147 21
Nant-y-moel12 22100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central12 23131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai8 24129 24124 24
Nottage7 2573 2767 26
Brackla West Central5 2876 2658 27
Rest Bay7 2749 2853 28

Bridgend Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202559
May 202554
April 202549
March 202552
February 202544
January 202551
December 202449
November 202445
October 202453
September 202441
August 202449

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202515
April 202514
March 202516
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202525
April 202530
March 202522
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202425
October 202417
September 202426
August 202419

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202519
May 202517
April 202519
March 202516
February 202516
January 202522
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 202510
April 20254
March 202511
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202518
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bridgend Central in July 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Dunraven Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. St Francis Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Quarella (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Boulevard De Villenave D'Ornon (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Adare Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Tairfelin (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Oaklands Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Maes-Y-Felin (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2

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