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 July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr crime rate of 5.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • School Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ffordd Y Chwarel with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.96 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr)CrimesRank (Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr)CrimesRank (Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr)
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
Porthcawl East Central55 8709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg51 9730 7620 9
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

Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202519
April 202525
March 202529
February 202518
January 202521
December 202420
November 202420
October 202428
September 202433
August 202431

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr in July 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)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2
2. School Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Ffordd Y Chwarel (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Headland (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Pandy Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. South View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bryn-Glas Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Kenfig Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Moriah Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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