Crime Rate in Maesteg West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesteg West

The total recorded crimes in Maesteg West, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesteg West crime rate of 5.30 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,917 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Maesteg West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llynfi Road with total crimes: 6
  • Llynfi Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Bethania Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Maesteg West?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Maesteg West reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 524 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maesteg West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maesteg West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 580 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maesteg West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maesteg West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maesteg West has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 12th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Maesteg West crimes were 524. The crime rate of Maesteg West in 2024 was 66.18 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maesteg West were around 580 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.26 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Maesteg West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202522
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202422
April 202410

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 202417
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Maesteg West in March 2025

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

1. Llynfi Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Llynfi Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Bethania Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Brynteg (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Commercial Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Ivor Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B4282 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maesteg Row (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Princess Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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