Maesteg Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Maesteg’s crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 16.9% above the UK average, a figure that underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Bridgend. The balance between property and violent crime reveals a striking pattern: violent crime (54 incidents) narrowly outpaced property crime (47 incidents), a reversal of the typical trend seen in many urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.8%) and shoplifting (10.1%). This skewed distribution suggests that community tensions and public order issues may be amplifying the local crime profile, particularly during the Easter period when increased foot traffic and seasonal events could contribute to heightened incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Maesteg’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 indicates an 11% deficit compared to national norms, though this remains a concern given the area’s relatively low population density. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000, is 80% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of a commuter-oriented town where transient populations and local amenities intersect. Spring weather, with its longer evenings and Easter-related activities, likely intensified interactions in public spaces, contributing to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This seasonal context, combined with the area’s proximity to Bridgend’s urban core, may explain the disproportionate impact of certain crime types.

April 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Maesteg’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 104.5% (22 to 45 incidents) — a spike that outpaced all other categories. This increase aligns with the Easter holiday period, when community centres and local pubs may have hosted larger gatherings, potentially straining local policing resources. Robbery incidents doubled from zero to two, a development that, while statistically small, could signal emerging patterns in targeted thefts. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 81.8% (11 to 2), reflecting seasonal shifts in illicit activity or enhanced enforcement efforts. The property-to-violent crime balance remained tilted toward violence, with violent crimes (54) accounting for 32.1% of all incidents — a figure that is 11% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, proved even more starkly elevated, sitting 80% above the UK average (1.3 vs 2.4 per 1,000). This disparity highlights the area’s vulnerability to non-violent but disruptive crime, which may be exacerbated by the built-up nature of Maesteg and its integration with Bridgend’s transport networks. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 104.5% increase in anti-social behaviour — a 23-incident rise that could impact local quality of life and demand greater community engagement to address root causes.

Maesteg’s crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 in April 2025 was marginally stable compared to the previous month (9.1 per 1,000), a -0.6% change that suggests no significant short-term volatility. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 6 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally contextual, may feel more pronounced in a community of 18,585 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, indicates a consistent presence of criminal activity. This rate is higher than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, but the stability between April and March suggests that the area’s crime profile is not undergoing rapid escalation. When scaled to population size, Maesteg’s 9.0 per 1,000 rate places it in the upper tier of UK localities, though the built-up nature of the area may explain this relative concentration. The 1-in-111 resident figure, while not extreme, may resonate more with local perceptions of safety, particularly when juxtaposed against the 80% above UK average for anti-social behaviour. This comparative context underscores the need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of crime in Maesteg, such as public order issues and transient populations, without overgeneralising from national trends.