Crime Rate in Garw Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garw Valley

The total recorded crimes in Garw Valley, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garw Valley crime rate of 26.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Garw Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Arfryn with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Ty Nant 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 May 2025 the Garw Valley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 26.03 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garw Valley)CrimesRank (Garw Valley)CrimesRank (Garw Valley)
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
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
Cefn-glas18 19323 16307 14
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

Garw Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202530
February 202516
January 202515
December 202419
November 202427
October 202423
September 202413
August 202423
July 202418
June 202472
May 202423

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 202412
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20245
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 202416
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
November 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Garw Valley in May 2025

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

1. Heol Arfryn (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Oxford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Heol Ty Nant (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Persondy (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Mountain Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pen Parcau (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Green Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Upper Adare Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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