The total recorded crimes in Pen-y-fai, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-y-fai crime rate of 8.84 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 Pen-y-fai, encompassing approximately 791 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Pen-y-fai, we need to analyze Pen-y-fai crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bridgend:
In 2024, Pen-y-fai demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 129 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pen-y-fai recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.
In 2023, Pen-y-fai had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 124 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pen-y-fai recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Pen-y-fai has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Pen-y-fai has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 8.84 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK
In 2024, the total Pen-y-fai crimes were 129. The crime rate of Pen-y-fai in 2024 was 162.98 (year) or 13.58 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bridgend.
In 2023, the total crimes in Pen-y-fai were around 124 crimes with yearly crime rate of 156.66 (year) or 13.06 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Pen-y-fai) | Crimes | Rank (Pen-y-fai) | Crimes | Rank (Pen-y-fai) | |
| Bridgend Central | 160 | 1 | 1,891 | 1 | 1,953 | 1 |
| St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre | 87 | 2 | 901 | 3 | 905 | 2 |
| Coity Higher | 77 | 4 | 1,016 | 2 | 752 | 5 |
| Caerau | 64 | 7 | 771 | 5 | 841 | 3 |
| Oldcastle | 84 | 3 | 670 | 9 | 806 | 4 |
| Cornelly | 76 | 5 | 800 | 4 | 676 | 6 |
| Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr | 47 | 11 | 745 | 6 | 667 | 8 |
| Porthcawl East Central | 75 | 6 | 709 | 8 | 674 | 7 |
| Pencoed and Penprysg | 48 | 9 | 730 | 7 | 620 | 9 |
| Maesteg East | 58 | 8 | 509 | 12 | 596 | 11 |
| Garw Valley | 48 | 10 | 647 | 10 | 613 | 10 |
| Maesteg West | 44 | 12 | 524 | 11 | 580 | 12 |
| Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr | 36 | 14 | 452 | 13 | 380 | 13 |
| Brackla West | 39 | 13 | 265 | 17 | 283 | 17 |
| Cefn-glas | 18 | 19 | 323 | 16 | 307 | 14 |
| Newton | 33 | 15 | 449 | 14 | 306 | 15 |
| Brackla East and Coychurch Lower | 29 | 16 | 356 | 15 | 299 | 16 |
| Ogmore Vale | 23 | 17 | 187 | 19 | 147 | 21 |
| Llangynwyd | 10 | 23 | 186 | 20 | 175 | 18 |
| Aberkenfig | 11 | 22 | 192 | 18 | 160 | 20 |
| Brackla East Central | 21 | 18 | 184 | 21 | 144 | 22 |
| Blackmill | 14 | 21 | 173 | 22 | 166 | 19 |
| Nant-y-moel | 16 | 20 | 100 | 25 | 128 | 23 |
| Porthcawl West Central | 9 | 24 | 131 | 23 | 119 | 25 |
| Rest Bay | 9 | 25 | 49 | 28 | 53 | 28 |
| Nottage | 6 | 28 | 73 | 27 | 67 | 26 |
| Brackla West Central | 8 | 26 | 76 | 26 | 58 | 27 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 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 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 4 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pen-y-fai postcode area is presented below.