Bridgend Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Bridgend during November 2025 reveals a distinct pattern that may reflect local dynamics. With 436 violent crimes reported—accounting for 43.8% of all incidents—violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 17%. Property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers (273 incidents), still represent a notable 27.4% of total reported crimes. This contrast suggests a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the darker evenings of November and the surge in retail activity around Black Friday. The UK average crime rate for the same period stands at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, meaning Bridgend’s overall rate of 6.8 per 1,000 is 6.8% below the national benchmark. However, this relative safety is not evenly distributed across crime types: while anti-social behaviour and burglary rates are below UK averages, violent crime remains high. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the start of the holiday shopping season, and reduced daylight hours—may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces, explaining the elevated rates of violence and public order offences. Local characteristics, such as the presence of retail hubs and commuter corridors, likely play a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm specific correlations.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 28.6% (from 7 to 9 incidents) and vehicle crime increasing by 13.8% (from 29 to 33). These increases may reflect seasonal trends, such as the heightened visibility of fireworks-related incidents around Bonfire Night or the increased use of vehicles during the holiday shopping period. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 60% (from 5 to 2), potentially linked to the end of the academic term and reduced student activity in the area. The stark contrast between Bridgend’s violent crime rate and the UK average—17% higher—highlights a critical area for local policing focus. Anti-social behaviour and burglary rates remain well below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour 25% lower and burglary 67% lower than the national figures. These discrepancies may indicate effective community engagement strategies or environmental factors that deter certain types of crime. A resident might find the 17% above-average violent crime rate particularly concerning, as it suggests that local safety initiatives may need to be re-evaluated to address the root causes of this disparity.

Bridgend’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 12.0% compared to the previous month, declining from 7.7 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, aligns with typical seasonal trends where crime rates may dip following the peak of the holiday shopping season in late October. On a daily basis, Bridgend experienced an average of 33 crimes per day in November, a figure that offers context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Bridgend’s overall crime rate remains 6.8% lower, but this aggregate figure masks significant variations in specific categories. For instance, while burglary and vehicle crime rates are below the UK average, the elevated levels of violence and public order offences suggest that certain areas or demographics within Bridgend may be experiencing higher levels of risk. This uneven distribution highlights the importance of targeted interventions rather than broad, area-wide strategies. The population-scaled perspective—1 crime per 148 residents—provides a concrete measure for residents to contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors such as location or lifestyle.