Crime Rate in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

The total recorded crimes in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre crime rate of 9.55 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 St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre, encompassing approximately 8,901 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (29.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Maes Brynach with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre?

To understand the safety of St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre, we need to analyze St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 901 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 905 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 9.55 ranking 2th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre crimes were 901. The crime rate of St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre in 2024 was 101.22 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre were around 905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.67 (year) or 8.47 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre)CrimesRank (St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre)CrimesRank (St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
Coity Higher69 51,016 2752 5
Caerau65 6771 5841 3
Oldcastle79 3670 9806 4
Cornelly51 10800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70 4745 6667 8
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

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202516
April 202522
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202537
May 202532
April 202533
March 202526
February 202533
January 202528
December 202435
November 202441
October 202444
September 202436
August 202419

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202513
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202511
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 202413
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes Brynach (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Maes Glas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Maes-Yr-Haul (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Abergarw Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Gerddi'R Afon (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Davis Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rhodfa Adams (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Heol Cae Glas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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