Bridgend Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect seasonal dynamics and local demographics. With a total crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—19.7% below the UK average—the area remains relatively safer than the national average, though this masks significant variation across crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.7% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to property crimes, which made up 25.1% of the total. This imbalance suggests that public safety concerns in Bridgend are more closely tied to interpersonal conflicts than to theft or burglary, a trend that could be influenced by the town's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics. The seasonal context of November, marked by the transition to darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may contribute to increased confrontations in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 16.2% of all crimes, appears to be particularly pronounced in areas with high foot traffic, linked to the town's retail and leisure sectors. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain lower than UK averages, reflecting effective local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The data underscores a combination of environmental factors and human behaviour, with the town's crime profile shaped as much by its geography and social fabric as by seasonal fluctuations.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in Bridgend's crime profile, with violent crime maintaining its prominence while property crime remained subdued. The most notable change was the 100% increase in robbery, a rare occurrence that rose from zero to one incident during the month. Bicycle theft also saw a 50% increase, though it remains a minor category at just 0.3 per 1,000 residents. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 62.2%, from 37 incidents in October to 14 in November—a drop that may be attributed to reduced traffic during the month or heightened awareness among drivers. Other property crimes, such as criminal damage and arson, decreased by 27.7% and 26.9% respectively, possibly due to the cooler weather curbing vandalism. Violent crime, however, remained consistent with its share of total incidents, at 41.7%, and was 3% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast with public order offences, which were 18% above the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where disputes escalate into public disturbances. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the significant decline in vehicle crime, which could be a result of seasonal patterns or local initiatives aimed at deterring theft.

Bridgend's crime rate in November 2024 (6.1 per 1,000) marked a 15.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 30 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bridgend among the safer areas in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it translates to a relatively low probability of being directly affected by crime. The comparison to the UK average further underscores Bridgend's performance: with a crime rate 19.7% below the national average, the town's residents benefit from a crime environment that is consistently less severe than the average for England and Wales. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by the tail end of the October holiday period, which can sometimes see spikes in anti-social behaviour or retail-related theft. However, the sustained reduction in November suggests that local measures—whether through policing, community engagement, or environmental design—may be yielding positive results. These figures, when contextualised against Bridgend's population of 147,530, illustrate a balance between maintaining a vibrant community and mitigating risks that could otherwise detract from quality of life.