Crime Rate in Cornelly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cornelly

The total recorded crimes in Cornelly, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cornelly crime rate of 9.56 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 Cornelly, encompassing approximately 6,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cornelly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skylark Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ael-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 4
  • Ted Davies Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cornelly?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Cornelly reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 800 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cornelly witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cornelly experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 676 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cornelly witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cornelly Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cornelly has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 9.56 ranking 5th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Cornelly crimes were 800. The crime rate of Cornelly in 2024 was 119.46 (year) or 9.96 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cornelly were around 676 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.95 (year) or 8.41 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Cefn-glas11 23323 16307 14
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

Cornelly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202529
January 202529
December 202421
November 202425
October 202419
September 202425
August 202437
July 202429
June 202446
May 202432
April 202432

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cornelly in March 2025

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

1. Skylark Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Ael-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ted Davies Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Heol Las (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Afon Fach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Las (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swallow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ffynnon Wen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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