Crime Rate in Garw Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garw Valley

The total recorded crimes in Garw Valley, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garw Valley crime rate of 22.23 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 Garw Valley, encompassing approximately 1,844 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Garw Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Adare Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Garw Valley?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Garw Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 647 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Garw Valley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Garw Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 613 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Garw Valley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Garw Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Garw Valley has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 22.23 ranking 11th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Garw Valley crimes were 647. The crime rate of Garw Valley in 2024 was 350.85 (year) or 29.24 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garw Valley were around 613 crimes with yearly crime rate of 332.41 (year) or 27.70 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garw Valley)CrimesRank (Garw Valley)CrimesRank (Garw Valley)
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
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

Garw Valley 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 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Drugs 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 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 202416

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202523
April 202526
March 202530
February 202516
January 202515
December 202419
November 202427
October 202423
September 202413
August 202423

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20259
April 20257
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
November 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Garw Valley in July 2025

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

1. Oxford Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Upper Adare Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Heol Glannant (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tyn-Y-Waun (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Convil Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nantyrychain Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Heol Y Felin (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Heol Bradford (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Betws Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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