Maesteg Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maesteg's overall crime rate in June 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of targeted local initiatives and seasonal factors influencing criminal activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.6% of all reported incidents (41 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.2%) and shoplifting (16.4%). The rate of violence and sexual offences was 23% below the UK average, a significant improvement that may partly explain the area's overall lower crime profile. This decrease aligns with June's role as the start of summer, when increased community engagement and longer daylight hours often deter certain types of criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting rates in Maesteg were 90% above the UK average, suggesting particular vulnerabilities in retail environments. The area's character as a mixed-use built-up zone within Bridgend, with a blend of commercial and residential spaces, likely contributes to these patterns. While the overall crime rate remains below the national average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting highlight areas requiring continued attention. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the tourist season in nearby coastal regions—may also influence patterns of crime, though local data does not show a direct link to tourism-related incidents in this specific area.

June 2025 saw a 38.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 67 cases in May to 41, marking the most significant month-on-month reduction in this category. This decline, coupled with a 35% increase in anti-social behaviour (from 20 to 27 cases), illustrates a shift in crime dynamics that may reflect changes in community interactions during the summer months. Shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with rates 90% above the UK average, despite a 20.7% drop in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month. The rise in vehicle crime (50% increase from 6 to 9 cases) suggests potential vulnerabilities in parking infrastructure or increased traffic during the summer season. Meanwhile, other theft cases fell sharply by 66.7% (from 9 to 3), indicating possible success in local prevention efforts or temporary changes in criminal opportunity. Public order offences also decreased by 42.9% (from 14 to 8), a trend that may be linked to improved policing or seasonal adjustments in community activity. These shifts highlight the combination of local factors and broader national trends, with some categories aligning closely with UK averages while others deviate significantly.

Maesteg's crime rate in June 2025 (7.2 per 1,000) represents a 20.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000, a decline that underscores a positive trajectory in local crime prevention efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 reported crimes per day during June, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considered in context. This figure, while specific to Maesteg, offers a clear benchmark for understanding the scale of criminal activity relative to the local population. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 134 total crimes reported in June equate to a rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that remains 11.1% below the national average. This comparative advantage is particularly evident in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which were 23% below the UK average, and burglary, which was 29% below the national benchmark. These disparities suggest that local factors—such as community engagement initiatives, police resource allocation, or demographic characteristics—may be contributing to the area's improved performance. The contrast with the UK average in specific categories, coupled with the overall rate reduction, highlights the importance of sustained efforts to maintain this trend as the summer season progresses.