Bridgend Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend's per-capita crime risk in March 2025 was 7.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.1% below the UK average of 7.8. This rate translates to a 0.7% probability of experiencing a crime if randomly selected from the population of 147,530. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.6% of all incidents—a rate of 3.1 per 1,000, 14% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.6% of total crimes (0.9 per 1,000), significantly below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Public order offences, at 11.3% of total crimes (0.8 per 1,000), were 45% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local policing priorities or community dynamics. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to spring and longer evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher public order incidents. The relatively low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000, 74% below UK average) could indicate effective parking management or lower commuter traffic during this period.

March 2025 saw a 600% surge in bicycle theft, rising from one to seven incidents—a stark anomaly in an area where vehicle crime dropped 46.2% (39 to 21). This shift aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, when increased cycling activity may partly explain the spike. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell 7.5% (67 to 62), suggesting a temporary downturn in this category. Violence and sexual offences remained 14% above the UK average at 3.1 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect local factors such as the area's commuter demographics or social services access. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 28% below the UK average, linked to improved community engagement efforts or seasonal changes in public behaviour.

Bridgend's crime rate in March 2025 rose 10.2% compared to February's 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in the past three months. Daily crime activity averaged 35 incidents, a figure that contextualises the scale of reported crimes within a typical day in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a statistic that translates to a 0.7% chance of experiencing a crime if randomly selected. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Bridgend's population, though the increase from February suggests a shift in local patterns. The rise in violent crimes—now 14% above the UK average for this category—contrasts with sharp declines in vehicle crime (74% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (28% below UK average), highlighting divergent trends across crime types.