Crime Rate in Cefn-glas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn-glas

The total recorded crimes in Cefn-glas, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn-glas crime rate of 1.53 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 Cefn-glas, encompassing approximately 7,189 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cefn-glas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Islington Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cefn-glas?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Cefn-glas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 323 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cefn-glas recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cefn-glas had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 307 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cefn-glas witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Cefn-glas has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cefn-glas Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cefn-glas has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 23th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Cefn-glas crimes were 323. The crime rate of Cefn-glas in 2024 was 44.93 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cefn-glas were around 307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.70 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking 14 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
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower38 13356 15299 16
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

Cefn-glas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411
August 20241
July 20248
June 202420
May 202419
April 202420

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Cefn-glas in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Islington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Masefield Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camberwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shakespeare Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol-Y-Dail (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westward Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol-Ty-Maen (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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