Crime Rate in Nottage: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nottage

The total recorded crimes in Nottage, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nottage crime rate of 3.22 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 Nottage, encompassing approximately 1,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nottage Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Village Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Loughor Row with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nottage?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Nottage demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 73 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nottage recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Nottage had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 67 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nottage recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Nottage has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Nottage Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nottage has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 28th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Nottage crimes were 73. The crime rate of Nottage in 2024 was 39.13 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nottage were around 67 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.92 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottage)CrimesRank (Nottage)CrimesRank (Nottage)
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
Nant-y-moel16 20100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central9 24131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Nottage Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 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 (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Nottage in May 2025

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

1. Old Village Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jubilee Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Loughor Row (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Laleston Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Hawkhurst Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.