Crime Rate in Caerau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerau

The total recorded crimes in Caerau, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerau crime rate of 1.90 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 Caerau, encompassing approximately 33,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
Caerau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Estate with total crimes: 7
  • Dan-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 5
  • Humphreys Terrace with total crimes: 5

How safe is Caerau?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Caerau reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 771 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Caerau witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Caerau experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 841 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caerau witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caerau Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caerau has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Caerau crimes were 771. The crime rate of Caerau in 2024 was 54.25 (year) or 4.52 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caerau were around 841 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.46 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher77 41,016 2752 5
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 Central8 2676 2658 27

Caerau Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202524
February 202534
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202422
September 202419
August 202426
July 202418
June 202446
May 202418

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202515
February 202514
January 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Caerau in May 2025

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

1. Tudor Estate (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Humphreys Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stryd Victoria (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Blue Mountain (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. George Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Library Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Alexandra Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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