Crime Rate in Cefn-glas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn-glas

The total recorded crimes in Cefn-glas, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn-glas crime rate of 2.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cefn-glas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Masefield Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cricklewood Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cefn-glas has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
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
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

Cefn-glas 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Cefn-glas in July 2025

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

1. Masefield Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cricklewood Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol-Y-Deryn Ddu (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Milton Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. St Winifred'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Browning Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wood Green (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Maes Bryn (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Maesglas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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