WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

44
trending_up +83.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.42per 1k
trending_up +2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

9,082

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences18
Public Order9
Anti-social Behaviour6
Other Crime4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Big Hollow Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Bryn Deri Map
Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Clos Y Llwyfen Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Park View Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Llys Eglwys Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Island Farm Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Mount Pleasant Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Elm Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Heol Dwynwen Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Llys Teg Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Bridgend district.

Local Rank

#8safest in Bridgend

City Average

75.85per 1k

Local Policing

St. Bride's Major

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Local Priorities

Road Safety & Speeding

Rural & Wildlife crime- hare coursing & poaching

Issued: 16 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

Road Safety & Speeding

Rural & Wildlife crime- hare coursing & poaching

Issued: 11 Dec 2025

Status Update

Maintaining existing Community Speed Watch Group – Looking for new volunteers. Regular liaison with Community Speed Watch Group.

Advice to Local Community Council Members in relation to Lamping/Hare Coursing. Advising local Farmers to continue to report incidents.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

Rural & Wildlife crime- hare coursing & poaching

Issued: 18 Sep 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.

We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.

Actioned: 18 Sep 2025

Road safety & speeding

Issued: 17 Jun 2025

Status Update

We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 18 Sep 2025

Engagement Events

JUN26

Pop-up Engagement - (ST. BRIDES MAJOR WARD) - Ewenny Garden Centre

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Ewenny Garden Centre, Ewenny Road Ewenny

JUL20

Pop-up-Engagement - (ST. BRIDES MAJOR WARD) - Ogmore-By-Sea Village Hall, Ogmore-By-Sea

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Ogmore-by-Sea Hall Neuadd Aberogwr, Slon Lane Bridgend

AUG4

Pop up Engagement - Ewenny Garden Centre - (ST. BRIDES MAJOR WARD)

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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Ewenny Garden Centre - Ewenny Group, Wick Road Bridgend

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