Crime Rate in Maesteg West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesteg West

The total recorded crimes in Maesteg West, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesteg West crime rate of 7.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Maesteg West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • B4282 with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 July 2025 the Maesteg West has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesteg West)CrimesRank (Maesteg West)CrimesRank (Maesteg West)
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
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
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

Maesteg West 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 202417
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202514
April 202526
March 202515
February 202513
January 202522
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Maesteg West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. B4282 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Llynfi Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
5. Ivor Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Oakwood (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Lansbury Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Llynfi Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Stryd Bethania (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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