Crime Rate in Ogmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ogmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ogmore Vale crime rate of 37.09 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 Ogmore Vale, encompassing approximately 620 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ogmore Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Street with total crimes: 4
  • St John Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cardiff Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ogmore Vale?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Ogmore Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 187 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ogmore Vale recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Ogmore Vale had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 147 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ogmore Vale recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ogmore Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ogmore Vale has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 37.09 ranking 17th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Ogmore Vale crimes were 187. The crime rate of Ogmore Vale in 2024 was 301.56 (year) or 25.13 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ogmore Vale were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 237.06 (year) or 19.75 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)
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
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

Ogmore Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (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 (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (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 (3 incidents).

July 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ogmore Vale in May 2025

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

1. Woodlands Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. St John Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Cardiff Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bethania Row (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. River Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hendre Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairy Glen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Caedu Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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