WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Caerau, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Caerau, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

62
trending_up +37.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

81.15per 1k
trending_down -0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,667

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Anti-social Behaviour14
Public Order9
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Shoplifting3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Dan-Y-Bryn Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
7
On or near Albert Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Teras Griffiths Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Humphreys Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Glanafon Terrace Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Fowler'S Place Map
Possession of weapons: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Rathbone Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Library Road Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Blue Mountain Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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Local Rank

#21safest in Bridgend

City Average

75.85per 1k

Local Policing

Gwynfi and Croeserw

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Local Priorities

Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, wildfires

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Rural & Wildlife Crime

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Drug dealing

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Environmental concerns - grass fires

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have closed access points in partnership with local authorities to deter crime.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Road safety & speeding - Afan Road

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out speed enforcement exercises

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

AUG22

WALK AND TALK

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schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Croeserw Community Council,, Bryn Siriol Port Talbot

AUG30

Walk and Talk

other
schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Blaengwynfi Miners Community Hall, 98 Jersey Road Port Talbot

SEP24

Cuppa with a copper

other
schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Blaengwynfi Miners Community Hall, 98 Jersey Road Port Talbot

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