Maesteg Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Maesteg’s crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents places it 24.7% above the UK average, a figure that translates to tangible risks for everyday residents. The most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (29.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and vehicle crime (10.6%)—illustrate a community grappling with both interpersonal conflict and property-related issues. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000, are 5% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour—driven by late-night activity in public spaces—surpasses the UK rate by 51%. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as an outlier, with a rate 182% above the UK average, likely linked to the area’s proximity to major roads and the increased presence of unoccupied homes during the summer tourism season. This seasonal context, combined with the rise in other theft and robbery, suggests a combination of local geography and criminal opportunity. The data also reveals a potential disconnect between the area’s built-up character and the persistence of high-risk crime types, such as vehicle-related offences, which may be exacerbated by inadequate parking management or surveillance in key zones. For residents, the 10.1 rate means that over the course of the month, one in every 99 people in Maesteg experienced a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the need for targeted interventions to address both immediate and systemic factors.

August 2025 saw a 900% spike in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 20 incidents—a figure 182% above the UK average. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and robbery, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward easily accessible assets. Anti-social behaviour, already 51% above the UK average, decreased by 20% month-on-month, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in public spaces. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 16.7%, though it still remained 11% above the UK rate. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of local crime dynamics, with vehicle crime emerging as a particularly acute concern. For residents, the 182% gap between Maesteg’s vehicle crime rate and the UK average underscores a need for heightened vigilance in parking areas and vehicle storage.

Maesteg's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 10.1 per 1,000 residents, a 15.4% increase from the previous month’s 8.8. This translates to roughly 6 crimes reported daily within the built-up area, highlighting a consistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 99 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 18,585 people. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it contrasts sharply with the UK average, which remains 24.7% lower. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Maesteg’s residents face a higher-than-average risk of encountering crime, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. This context is critical for understanding how local conditions—such as August’s peak tourism season—may influence patterns of criminal activity, including the increased risk of burglary in empty homes.