Crime Rate in Maesteg West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maesteg West

The total recorded crimes in Maesteg West, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maesteg West crime rate of 5.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maesteg West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Oakwood Drive 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 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 May 2025 the Maesteg West has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maesteg West)CrimesRank (Maesteg West)CrimesRank (Maesteg West)
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
Maesteg East58 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202526
March 202515
February 202513
January 202522
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202422

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

High Crime Locations Maesteg West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Oakwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Oakwood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Alma Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ivor Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B4282 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cwrt Coed Parc (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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