Crime Rate in Llangynwyd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llangynwyd

The total recorded crimes in Llangynwyd, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llangynwyd crime rate of 15.15 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 Llangynwyd, encompassing approximately 924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llangynwyd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • Jenkins Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Parc-Tyn-Y-Waun with total crimes: 1

How safe is Llangynwyd?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Llangynwyd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 186 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llangynwyd recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Llangynwyd had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 175 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llangynwyd recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Llangynwyd has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Llangynwyd Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Llangynwyd has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 15.15 ranking 21th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Llangynwyd crimes were 186. The crime rate of Llangynwyd in 2024 was 201.28 (year) or 16.77 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llangynwyd were around 175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 189.37 (year) or 15.78 (month) ranking 18 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
Cornelly64 5800 4676 6
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
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

Llangynwyd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20247

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Llangynwyd in March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jenkins Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parc-Tyn-Y-Waun (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Tyn-Y-Waun (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol-Yr-Ysgol (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Heol Cynan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Cadrawd (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Heol-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Glan-Yr-Afon (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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