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How much crime is there in Bridgend?

The police recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Bridgend from September 2023 to August 2026, about the same as the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 36.7. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 82.0, up from 81.9 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202481.978.6
September 2024 to August 202575.477.4
September 2025 to August 202682.073.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences36.734.1
Public order11.46.6
Shoplifting7.67.1
Criminal damage and arson6.07.0
Other theft4.35.4
Drugs3.92.4
Other crime3.52.0
Vehicle crime2.63.8
Burglary1.83.1
Possession of weapons0.70.8
Robbery0.50.6
Bicycle theft0.40.5
Theft from the person0.40.4
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Maesteg12.8 km83.6
Bridgend–79.8
Pyle8.5 km74.5
Tonyrefail12.2 km73.3
Tonypandy14.6 km73.2
Sarn4.2 km69.6
Porthcawl9.4 km68.5
Pencoed4.7 km53.1
Llantwit Major12.6 km49.7
Llanharan and Brynna8.4 km46.6
Pontyclun12.3 km36.7
The typical town–76.2