The total recorded crimes in Rest Bay, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rest Bay crime rate of 2.33 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 Rest Bay, encompassing approximately 3,855 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Rest Bay, we need to analyze Rest Bay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bridgend:
In 2024, Rest Bay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 49 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rest Bay recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.
In 2023, Rest Bay had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 53 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rest Bay recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Rest Bay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Rest Bay has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK
In 2024, the total Rest Bay crimes were 49. The crime rate of Rest Bay in 2024 was 12.71 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bridgend.
In 2023, the total crimes in Rest Bay were around 53 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.75 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Rest Bay) | Crimes | Rank (Rest Bay) | Crimes | Rank (Rest Bay) | |
| Bridgend Central | 160 | 1 | 1,891 | 1 | 1,953 | 1 |
| St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre | 87 | 2 | 901 | 3 | 905 | 2 |
| Coity Higher | 77 | 4 | 1,016 | 2 | 752 | 5 |
| Caerau | 64 | 7 | 771 | 5 | 841 | 3 |
| Oldcastle | 84 | 3 | 670 | 9 | 806 | 4 |
| Cornelly | 76 | 5 | 800 | 4 | 676 | 6 |
| Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr | 47 | 11 | 745 | 6 | 667 | 8 |
| Porthcawl East Central | 75 | 6 | 709 | 8 | 674 | 7 |
| Pencoed and Penprysg | 48 | 9 | 730 | 7 | 620 | 9 |
| Maesteg East | 58 | 8 | 509 | 12 | 596 | 11 |
| Garw Valley | 48 | 10 | 647 | 10 | 613 | 10 |
| Maesteg West | 44 | 12 | 524 | 11 | 580 | 12 |
| Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr | 36 | 14 | 452 | 13 | 380 | 13 |
| Brackla West | 39 | 13 | 265 | 17 | 283 | 17 |
| Cefn-glas | 18 | 19 | 323 | 16 | 307 | 14 |
| Newton | 33 | 15 | 449 | 14 | 306 | 15 |
| Brackla East and Coychurch Lower | 29 | 16 | 356 | 15 | 299 | 16 |
| Ogmore Vale | 23 | 17 | 187 | 19 | 147 | 21 |
| Llangynwyd | 10 | 23 | 186 | 20 | 175 | 18 |
| Aberkenfig | 11 | 22 | 192 | 18 | 160 | 20 |
| Brackla East Central | 21 | 18 | 184 | 21 | 144 | 22 |
| Blackmill | 14 | 21 | 173 | 22 | 166 | 19 |
| Nant-y-moel | 16 | 20 | 100 | 25 | 128 | 23 |
| Porthcawl West Central | 9 | 24 | 131 | 23 | 119 | 25 |
| Pen-y-fai | 7 | 27 | 129 | 24 | 124 | 24 |
| Nottage | 6 | 28 | 73 | 27 | 67 | 26 |
| Brackla West Central | 8 | 26 | 76 | 26 | 58 | 27 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rest Bay postcode area is presented below.