Crime Rate in Pencoed and Penprysg: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pencoed and Penprysg

The total recorded crimes in Pencoed and Penprysg, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pencoed and Penprysg crime rate of 9.02 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 Pencoed and Penprysg, encompassing approximately 5,656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Y Ffowndri with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Felindre Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pencoed and Penprysg?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Pencoed and Penprysg reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 730 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pencoed and Penprysg witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Pencoed and Penprysg experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 620 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pencoed and Penprysg witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pencoed and Penprysg has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 9.02 ranking 9th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Pencoed and Penprysg crimes were 730. The crime rate of Pencoed and Penprysg in 2024 was 129.05 (year) or 10.75 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pencoed and Penprysg were around 620 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.60 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)
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
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

Pencoed and Penprysg 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 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202528
April 202515
March 202525
February 202524
January 202521
December 202423
November 202423
October 202432
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
April 20257
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Pencoed and Penprysg in July 2025

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

1. Clos Y Ffowndri (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Felindre Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Glossop Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Pen Gwern (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bro-Deg (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Las (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heol-Y-Gerddi (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wern Fawr Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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