Crime Rate in Ogmore Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ogmore Vale

The total recorded crimes in Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ogmore Vale crime rate of 24.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ogmore Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyndham Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Bethania Row 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ogmore Vale has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 24.19 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)
Bridgend Central151 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre83 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher78 31,016 2752 5
Caerau69 4771 5841 3
Oldcastle54 9670 9806 4
Cornelly64 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr53 10745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central60 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg59 7730 7620 9
Maesteg East54 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley52 11647 10613 10
Maesteg West42 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower38 13356 15299 16
Cefn-glas11 23323 16307 14
Newton30 15449 14306 15
Brackla West28 16265 17283 17
Brackla East Central26 17184 21144 22
Llangynwyd14 21186 20175 18
Aberkenfig20 18192 18160 20
Blackmill12 22173 22166 19
Porthcawl West Central16 19131 23119 25
Nant-y-moel9 24100 25128 23
Pen-y-fai8 25129 24124 24
Nottage6 2673 2767 26
Brackla West Central6 2776 2658 27
Rest Bay3 2849 2853 28

Ogmore Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Wyndham Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bethania Row (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Moira Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hendre Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Caedu Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Terrace (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Greenfield Terrace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Blandy Terrace (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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