Crime Rate in Oldcastle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oldcastle

The total recorded crimes in Oldcastle, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oldcastle crime rate of 8.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
Oldcastle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Loveluck with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Waunscil Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 July 2025 the Oldcastle has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 8.51 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oldcastle)CrimesRank (Oldcastle)CrimesRank (Oldcastle)
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
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
Ogmore Vale16 19187 19147 21
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

Oldcastle 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202530
April 202518
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 20248
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202513
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Oldcastle in July 2025

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

1. Heol Loveluck (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waunscil Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Nolton Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ochr Rad (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mount Earl Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Heol Tre Dwr (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brynteg Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. The Retreat (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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