Bridgend Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 147,530, Bridgend recorded 1,087 crimes in April 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer profile compared to the national trend. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (39.0% of all crimes), followed by public order (12.4%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-based issues, which may be influenced by local factors such as population density and social dynamics. Seasonal context for April includes the Easter period and spring weather, which often correlate with increased outdoor activity and potential spikes in public order incidents. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 13% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 26% below the UK average, possibly reflecting effective community policing or local initiatives that have reduced disruptive behaviour. The interplay of these factors highlights the need for targeted strategies to address rising violence while maintaining progress in other areas.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery increasing by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents) and public order offences rising by 35% (from 100 to 135). These increases may be linked to the Easter holiday period, which typically brings higher foot traffic and social gatherings in public spaces. Meanwhile, bicycle theft dropped by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), a decline that could reflect seasonal changes in cycling activity or improved security measures. Other decreases include possession of weapons (-55.6%) and 'other crime' (-26.8%), suggesting potential improvements in targeted interventions. Violent crime, though still the largest category, is 13% above the UK average, while public order offences are 70% above, indicating areas where local authorities may need to intensify efforts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 26% below the UK average, and burglary is 38% below, suggesting that some crime prevention strategies are yielding positive results. These contrasting trends underscore the complexity of addressing crime in a dynamic environment like Bridgend.

Bridgend’s crime rate in April 2024 (7.4 per 1,000) was a slight decrease of 1.5% from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 36 crimes per day in April, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. When scaled to Bridgend’s population of 147,530, this rate suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, though specific areas or groups may face higher risks. The comparison to the UK average further highlights that Bridgend’s overall safety profile is slightly better than the national norm, but certain categories—such as public order and violence—require closer attention. These figures offer a balanced perspective for residents, showing both the relative safety of the area and the need for targeted improvements in high-risk categories.