Crime Rate in Caerau: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerau

The total recorded crimes in Caerau, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerau crime rate of 1.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Caerau Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dan-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 5
  • Treharne Road 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 July 2025 the Caerau has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)CrimesRank (Caerau)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher69 51,016 2752 5
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

Caerau 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202527
April 202517
March 202524
February 202534
January 202519
December 202418
November 202419
October 202422
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20256
May 20259
April 202519
March 202515
February 202514
January 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 20249
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Caerau in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Treharne Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lloyd Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tudor Estate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Talana Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Humphreys Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Metcalfe Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Bangor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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