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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pencoed and Penprysg crime rate of 8.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cae Glas with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Y Ffowndri with total crimes: 5
  • Clos Yr Ysgol 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 May 2025 the Pencoed and Penprysg has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 8.49 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)CrimesRank (Pencoed and Penprysg)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher77 41,016 2752 5
Caerau64 7771 5841 3
Oldcastle84 3670 9806 4
Cornelly76 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr47 11745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central75 6709 8674 7
Maesteg East58 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
Cefn-glas18 19323 16307 14
Newton33 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower29 16356 15299 16
Ogmore Vale23 17187 19147 21
Llangynwyd10 23186 20175 18
Aberkenfig11 22192 18160 20
Brackla East Central21 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Nant-y-moel16 20100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central9 24131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Nottage6 2873 2767 26
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Pencoed and Penprysg Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202515
March 202525
February 202524
January 202521
December 202423
November 202423
October 202432
September 202418
August 20249
July 202420
June 202460
May 202420

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cae Glas (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Clos Y Ffowndri (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Clos Yr Ysgol (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wern Deg (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Heol Y Nant (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Penprysg Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pant Hirgoed (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heol Las (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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