Maesteg Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Maesteg recorded 126 crimes across a population of 18,585 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 8.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a notable distinction that may reflect the area’s smaller scale and lower population density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44 incidents, 34.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (26 incidents, 20.6%), and shoplifting (22 incidents, 17.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return to school and university term, which may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting activity. The dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces, while the high rate of shoplifting may indicate vulnerabilities in retail security. Although the overall rate is below the UK average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting exceed national benchmarks, highlighting areas for local focus. The balance between property and violent crimes—43 property crimes versus 44 violent crimes—suggests a relatively even distribution, but the prevalence of violence and sexual offences underscores the importance of community policing and support services. These findings, when contextualised with the area’s likely characteristics as a built-up part of Bridgend, reveal a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime patterns that warrant ongoing monitoring.

September 2025 saw a 22.2% increase in shoplifting, with 22 incidents reported. This rise, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns as back-to-school activity may have drawn more individuals to retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, dropping from 20 to 4 incidents—a sharp decline that may reflect heightened awareness during the month or changes in parking habits. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20.6% of all crimes, was 20% above the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to the area’s proximity to educational institutions and the influx of students during the freshers’ period. Public order offences fell by 37.5%, from 16 to 10, due to the transition into autumn and reduced late-night activity in local venues. These shifts illustrate how seasonal and demographic factors can influence crime trends in a relatively small built-up area.

Maesteg's crime rate in September 2025 dropped 33% from the previous month, falling to 6.8 per 1,000 residents from 10.1 per 1,000. This decline suggests a notable shift in local crime dynamics, though it remains to be seen whether this trend will persist. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day in September, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Maesteg in a position where crime is relatively infrequent compared to larger urban areas. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 126 total crimes, the rate remains below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, indicating a safer environment than the national benchmark. This contrast with the UK average may reflect the area’s smaller size, lower population density, or specific community initiatives not explicitly detailed in the data.