Bridgend Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bridgend's crime rate in September 2025 was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, 13.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marks a consistent trend for the area, which has maintained a lower-than-average crime profile for several months. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43% of all reported crimes (405 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (141 cases) and public order offences (96 cases). These figures reflect a pattern where violent crimes dominate the local crime picture, though Bridgend's rates for property-related offences are lower than the national average. For instance, shoplifting rates are 2% below the UK average, and vehicle crime rates are 75% below. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university term time—may contribute to some of these patterns. Freshers' week, for example, could explain the sharp increase in theft from the person, which rose by 100% compared to the previous month. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights the potential impact of transient populations on local crime trends. Meanwhile, the significant drop in vehicle crime (55.8%) suggests either improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such offences during the month. The overall crime rate being 13.5% below the UK average underscores Bridgend's relatively safe environment, though the higher-than-average rates for violence and public order offences indicate areas for continued focus. These figures must be interpreted alongside broader socioeconomic factors, such as the area's mix of residential, commercial, and educational spaces, which may influence crime patterns in distinct ways.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in theft from the person, which doubled from three to six incidents—a 100% increase. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 55.8% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 43 to 19 incidents. The shift in crime mix is also striking: violence and sexual offences (405 cases) now account for 43% of all crimes, compared to 15% for anti-social behaviour and 10% for public order offences. This suggests a greater proportion of violent crimes relative to property crimes than in previous months. Bridgend's violence rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is 9% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour rates are 15% below the national figure. The sharp rise in theft from the person may be linked to the start of the academic year, with freshers' week potentially increasing opportunities for such crimes in high-traffic areas.

Bridgend's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 15.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.6 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 13.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the region. Daily crime figures show 31 crimes reported each day in September, translating to one crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it does not account for variations in population density or geographic distribution. The drop in vehicle crime by 55.8% (from 43 to 19 incidents) is particularly notable, suggesting potential improvements in vehicle security measures or reduced opportunities for such offences during the month. These figures highlight Bridgend's relatively low crime profile compared to national averages, though the sharp rise in theft from the person warrants closer examination in the context of seasonal factors.