Maesteg Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Maesteg recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a nuanced picture of the area’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape at 58 incidents (43.6% of all crimes). The prevalence of these crimes, which sit 21% above the UK average, underscores persistent challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict, potentially linked to the area’s built-up nature and the dynamics of its local community. Anti-social behaviour also rose to 20 incidents, 4% above the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the dark evenings of November, which can exacerbate visibility issues and contribute to disorder. Shoplifting, at 14 incidents, remained 27% above the UK average, a pattern often associated with high-traffic retail areas. However, the sharp decline in burglary—down 71.4% from 7 to 2—suggests that targeted efforts, such as improved lighting or community engagement, may have had an impact. The seasonal context of November, with its Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact drivers remain to be fully understood. Overall, the data illustrates a complex balance between local initiatives and broader national trends, with Maesteg’s crime profile continuing to evolve in response to both internal and external factors.

November saw a significant surge in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 1 to 3—a 200% increase—marking the most substantial single-category change. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may partly explain the elevated focus on anti-social behaviour, which rose 4% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft both declined sharply, with burglary dropping 71.4% from 7 to 2 and other theft falling 60% from 5 to 2. These decreases could reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-Black Friday period. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3%, a trend consistent with increased vehicle movement during the month. The area’s violent crime rate—58 incidents—remained higher than the UK average for that category, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.6% of all crimes. This mix suggests that while property-related crime is declining, public safety concerns in the area remain concentrated in interpersonal violence and disorder.

Maesteg's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% drop from the previous month’s 8.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though November’s rate remains marginally below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a built-up area within Bridgend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the average for similar-sized communities in Wales. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime remains a concern, the frequency is not high relative to the area’s size. This rate is consistent with patterns seen in other commuter-focused towns where seasonal factors and community engagement play a role in shaping crime trends. The shift from October to November appears to reflect both the seasonal slowdown in certain crime types and the stabilisation of others, suggesting a combination of local and national influences.