Crime Rate in Nant-y-moel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nant-y-moel

The total recorded crimes in Nant-y-moel, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nant-y-moel crime rate of 25.50 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 Nant-y-moel, encompassing approximately 353 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nant-y-moel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dinam Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nant-y-moel?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Nant-y-moel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 100 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nant-y-moel recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Nant-y-moel had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 128 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nant-y-moel recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Nant-y-moel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Nant-y-moel Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Nant-y-moel has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 25.50 ranking 24th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Nant-y-moel crimes were 100. The crime rate of Nant-y-moel in 2024 was 283.29 (year) or 23.61 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nant-y-moel were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 362.61 (year) or 30.22 (month) ranking 23 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
Maesteg West42 12524 11580 12
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
Pen-y-fai8 25129 24124 24
Nottage6 2673 2767 26
Brackla West Central6 2776 2658 27
Rest Bay3 2849 2853 28

Nant-y-moel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Nant-y-moel in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nant-y-moel postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dinam Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Llanharran Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Ogwy Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aberfields View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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