Bridgend Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, while stable compared to the previous month, highlights a persistent trend of lower-than-average criminal activity in the area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and public order offences (13.1%), with both categories showing notable deviations from national averages. Public order offences, in particular, were 59% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the extended daylight hours and increased socialising typical of May in Bridgend. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained 31% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the town's broader crime profile. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role in shaping these patterns, with longer evenings and the start of the summer season likely contributing to higher levels of public order incidents. The relatively low rates of property crime, including shoplifting (6% below the UK average) and burglary (35% below), suggest that Bridgend's urban environment may have effective community policing or environmental crime prevention measures in place. However, the unexpected 125% increase in theft from the person raises questions about potential changes in criminal behaviour or reporting patterns during this period.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 125% increase in theft from the person, rising from 4 to 9 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with an 85.7% drop in robbery, which fell from 7 to 1. Vehicle crime also decreased by 52.2%, from 46 to 22, likely reflecting reduced car-related activity during the month. Meanwhile, public order offences stood out as 59% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 31% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Bridgend's generally lower rates of such disturbances. The increase in theft from the person, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories responding to seasonal factors while others remain stable.

Bridgend's crime rate in May 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising by 1.9% from 7.4 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase is modest against the backdrop of a consistently lower overall rate than the UK average. On a daily basis, Bridgend recorded approximately 36 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 133 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents experienced by the population. This statistic provides a tangible measure of how crime is distributed across the area, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context further illustrates that Bridgend's 147,530 residents collectively face a crime rate that is 10.7% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower-than-average criminal activity despite the month-on-month stability.