Crime Rate in Maesteg East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesteg East

The total recorded crimes in Maesteg East, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesteg East crime rate of 8.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Maesteg East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • River Street with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Maesteg East has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesteg East)CrimesRank (Maesteg East)CrimesRank (Maesteg East)
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
Maesteg West57 7524 11580 12
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
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 East 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202525
April 202510
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 20249
November 202410
October 202416
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 202513
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20254
April 202518
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Maesteg East in July 2025

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

1. Talbot Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. River Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Treharne Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ferrier'S Row (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alfred Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lewis Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Turberville Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cwrt Y Mwnws (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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