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 July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nant-y-moel crime rate of 33.99 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nant-y-moel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • Dinam Street with total crimes: 2
  • Waun Fach Terrace 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 July 2025 the Nant-y-moel has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 33.99 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)CrimesRank (Nant-y-moel)
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
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
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

Nant-y-moel 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Dinam Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Waun Fach Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dinam Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Llanharran Terrace (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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