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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nant-y-moel crime rate of 45.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nant-y-moel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dinam Street with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 3
  • A4061 with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 May 2025 the Nant-y-moel has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 45.33 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)
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
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
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
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

Nant-y-moel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Dinam Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A4061 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Court Colman Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
5. Dinam Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Sunset Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bwlch-Y-Clawdd Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Waun Goch Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. John Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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