Bridgend Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bridgend's crime profile in October 2024, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, sits 9% above the UK average for the same category, underscoring a localised concentration of such crimes. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents places Bridgend 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that reflects a combination of lower rates in property crimes and a relatively stable violent crime profile. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the transition from British Summer Time—likely contributes to the prominence of violent offences, as reduced daylight hours may increase the risk of incidents occurring in poorly lit areas. Anti-social behaviour, which contributes 14.2% of all crimes, saw an 8.5% decrease compared to the previous month, possibly linked to the start of the academic term and increased community activity in local areas. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, are 43% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Bridgend's unique social dynamics or the influence of its urban character. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent crime and areas where local efforts appear to be mitigating other forms of disorder.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category in October, contributing 39.7% of all reported incidents. This rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents is 9% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised concentration of such crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour saw an 8.5% decrease, falling from 165 to 151 incidents. This decline may partly explain the overall rate being below the UK average. Burglary increased by 62.5% compared to September, rising from 16 to 26 incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with a 100% increase in bicycle theft, highlights shifting patterns in property-related crime. The drop in shoplifting by 10.1%—from 79 to 71 cases—contrasts with the upward trend in other theft categories, illustrating a dynamic interplay between different types of crime in the area.

Bridgend's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 11.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.5 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure of 34 crimes per day offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in Bridgend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects a combination of local factors, including seasonal transitions and community-specific dynamics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is not immune to crime, its overall profile remains distinct from the national trend, with certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—showing marked differences compared to the UK average.