Crime Rate in Ogmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ogmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ogmore Vale crime rate of 25.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Ogmore Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Water Street with total crimes: 3
  • Glyn Street with total crimes: 2
  • North Road 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 July 2025 the Ogmore Vale has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 25.80 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)CrimesRank (Ogmore Vale)
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
Nant-y-moel12 22100 25128 23
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

Ogmore Vale 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

High Crime Locations Ogmore Vale in July 2025

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

1. Water Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Glyn Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Cuthbert Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Llywelyn Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bethania Row (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Coronation Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Fairy Glen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wyndham Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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