Crime Rate in Maesteg East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesteg East

The total recorded crimes in Maesteg East, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesteg East crime rate of 12.53 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 Maesteg East, encompassing approximately 4,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maesteg East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • South Parade with total crimes: 4

How safe is Maesteg East?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Maesteg East reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 509 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maesteg East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Maesteg East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 596 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maesteg East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maesteg East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maesteg East has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 12.53 ranking 8th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Maesteg East crimes were 509. The crime rate of Maesteg East in 2024 was 109.95 (year) or 9.16 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maesteg East were around 596 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.74 (year) or 10.73 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesteg East)CrimesRank (Maesteg East)CrimesRank (Maesteg East)
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
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
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

Maesteg East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202518
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202510
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 202410
October 202416
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 202513
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Maesteg East in May 2025

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

1. Talbot Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. South Parade (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Cwrt Y Mwnws (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lewis Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heol Elfed (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Llwynderw Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crown Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Duke Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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