Bridgend Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend’s November 2023 crime profile reveals a pronounced shift in the balance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the monthly tally. Violent crimes, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents, outpaced property crimes (29.3%) for the first time this year, a trend that may reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as extended evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 9.3% below the UK average of 7.5, a gap that suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which exceeded the UK average by 8%, potentially influenced by the increased social activity associated with late autumn events. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, though both categories remained below national averages, indicating a mixed picture of local enforcement and community dynamics. Seasonal context, including the onset of darker evenings and the tail end of Black Friday shopping, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact interplay between environmental factors and crime remains to be fully understood. The data highlights the need for continued monitoring of violent crime trends, particularly as the winter months progress.

November 2023 saw a stark rise in robbery, with incidents jumping 300% from one to four, marking a significant departure from previous months. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity around events such as Bonfire Night or increased public gatherings in specific areas. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 25.6%, potentially linked to the timing of Black Friday sales, which could have drawn attention away from retail theft. The balance between property and violent crime shifted with violent crimes accounting for 40.5% of all incidents—slightly above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with the former 14% below the UK average, suggesting targeted interventions may have reduced disorderly conduct. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with local factors such as seasonal events and economic incentives playing a role in shaping monthly trends.

Bridgend’s November 2023 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.0% decline from the previous month’s 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend in local crime. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in similar urban areas during late autumn, where seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and reduced foot traffic in retail zones may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 34 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in relation to the local population. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a metric that provides insight into the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Bridgend’s performance places it 9.3% below the national benchmark, a gap that highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community initiatives, though further analysis is required to confirm causal links. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance in addressing specific crime types that remain above or below national averages.