What is the crime rate in Caerau, Bridgend?

As of April 2026, the Caerau ward has an annual crime rate of 81.15 per 1,000 residents with 62 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Caerau ward?

The most common crime in Caerau is Violence & Sexual Offences with 19 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 30.6% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Caerau ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Caerau, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Caerau, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

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

Safety Heatmap

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 Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
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