Bridgend Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend’s overall crime rate in February 2024 was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively lower rate may be influenced by Bridgend’s character as a mixed urban and semi-rural area with a strong community presence and well-maintained public spaces. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (13.0%). The dominance of violent crime in Bridgend’s profile contrasts with the UK average, where property-related offences tend to be more common, suggesting that local factors—such as the area’s social fabric or seasonal dynamics—play a role in shaping crime patterns. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may have contributed to a pre-spring lull in certain crime types, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted community engagement. The lower-than-average rates for burglary and vehicle crime could indicate effective local policing strategies or a demographic profile that reduces exposure to these risks. However, the above-average prevalence of public order offences may reflect the influence of high-traffic areas or nightlife hubs, where incidents such as disorderly conduct are more likely to occur.

February 2024 saw a significant spike in anti-social behaviour, increasing by 53.8% from 91 to 140 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened tensions during the winter period or changes in community dynamics. Robbery incidents also rose by 33.3%, from three to four cases, a small but notable increase that warrants attention from local residents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 47.2% compared to January, with reported incidents falling from 53 to 28—a decline that could be attributed to reduced traffic during the winter months or improved vehicle security measures. The breakdown of crime types reveals that public order offences were 63% above the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like criminal damage and arson, which were 26% below the national average. These disparities suggest that Bridgend’s crime profile is shaped by local factors, such as the influence of high-traffic areas on public order incidents and the impact of seasonal patterns on property-related crimes.

Bridgend's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This minor downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public events. On a daily basis, Bridgend recorded approximately 33 crimes per day during the month, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents within the area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 155 residents over the course of the month—a monthly aggregate that underscores the relative safety of Bridgend compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights that Bridgend’s lower-than-average rates for burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft categories suggest a community with potentially stronger property security measures or lower exposure to certain risk factors compared to national trends.