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 March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pencoed and Penprysg crime rate of 10.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ty Gwyn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Felindre Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pencoed and Penprysg has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 10.43 ranking 7th 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.

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
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

Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202524
January 202521
December 202423
November 202423
October 202432
September 202418
August 20249
July 202420
June 202460
May 202420
April 202427

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Pencoed and Penprysg in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ty Gwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Felindre Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Heoleithin (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Heol Ewenny (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Coed-Y-Graig (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Caeau Duon (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dol Afon (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Felindre Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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