Crime Rate in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr

The total recorded crimes in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr crime rate of 2.21 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 Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, encompassing approximately 16,311 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Y Llwyfen with total crimes: 6
  • Broad Oak Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 452 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 380 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 14th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr crimes were 452. The crime rate of Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr in 2024 was 27.71 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr were around 380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.30 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)
Bridgend Central151 11,891 11,953 1
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
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

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 202420
July 202419
June 202428
May 202423
April 202413

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202420
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 202410
June 202416
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr postcode area is presented below.

1. Clos Y Llwyfen (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Broad Oak Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Wildfield (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tyddyn Gwaun (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bryn Deri Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lowland Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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