Crime Rate in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr

The total recorded crimes in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr crime rate of 4.51 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 Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr, encompassing approximately 11,754 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beach Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr?

To understand the safety of Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr, we need to analyze Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 745 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 667 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 10th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr crimes were 745. The crime rate of Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr in 2024 was 63.38 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr were around 667 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.74 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking 8 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
Porthcawl East Central60 6709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg59 7730 7620 9
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

Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (6 cases).

December 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202518
January 202521
December 202420
November 202420
October 202428
September 202433
August 202431
July 202429
June 202442
May 202422
April 202420

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
April 20243

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
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South View (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pyle Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Tegfryn (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hafod Decaf (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Headland (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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