Crime Rate in Oldcastle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oldcastle

The total recorded crimes in Oldcastle, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oldcastle crime rate of 5.82 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 Oldcastle, encompassing approximately 9,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Oldcastle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oldcastle?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Oldcastle reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 670 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oldcastle witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oldcastle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 806 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oldcastle witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Oldcastle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Oldcastle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Oldcastle has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Oldcastle crimes were 670. The crime rate of Oldcastle in 2024 was 72.20 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oldcastle were around 806 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.86 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Ogmore Vale15 20187 19147 21
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

Oldcastle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 20248
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 20249
July 202422
June 202432
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242
June 202422
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202422
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Oldcastle in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Heol Loveluck (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waunscil Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Five Bells Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Llys Tre Dŵr (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Ochr Rad (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heol Tre Dwr (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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