Crime Rate in Cefn-glas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cefn-glas

The total recorded crimes in Cefn-glas, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cefn-glas crime rate of 2.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Cefn-glas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llangewydd Road with total crimes: 2
  • Coleridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Masefield Mews 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 May 2025 the Cefn-glas has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)CrimesRank (Cefn-glas)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher77 41,016 2752 5
Caerau64 7771 5841 3
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
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

Cefn-glas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411
August 20241
July 20248
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Llangewydd Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Coleridge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Masefield Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffornwg Brook (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Chiswick Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Heol-Ty-Maen (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Milton Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Camberwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ffordd-Y-Dderwyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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