Bridgend Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend's overall crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure marks a slight increase from the previous month, though the area's performance remains consistently lower than the national benchmark. The most prominent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.8% of all incidents. This category was 10% above the UK average, a deviation that may reflect local factors such as increased social activity during May's longer evenings. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 15% below the UK average, a trend that has persisted in Bridgend for several years. Public order offences also showed a notable spike, 72% above the UK average, potentially linked to the seasonal increase in outdoor gatherings. The breakdown reveals a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the area's relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime suggesting effective community policing or infrastructure deterrents. Seasonal context in May, with its extended daylight and bank holidays, may have contributed to the observed patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these correlations.

The most striking change in May 2025 was a 133.3% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 61.5% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 39 to 15, possibly reflecting reduced traffic or altered parking patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.8% of all crimes, and were 10% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 15% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Bridgend's historical performance in this category. The 26% increase in shoplifting, from 73 to 92, may be linked to May's retail activity. Bicycle theft fell 100% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or lower demand for such crimes in the area.

Bridgend's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 7.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.3 to 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift aligns with seasonal patterns in May, when longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to higher visibility of public order and violence-related incidents. Daily crime counts averaged 37 incidents per day, reflecting a consistent presence of crime in the local area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 147,530. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the increase from April highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories showing sharp fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective shows that Bridgend's crime profile remains relatively low compared to the UK, but shifts in specific categories warrant attention.