Pencoed Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,015 residents, Pencoed recorded 57 crimes in May 2023, translating to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people. This rate, 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, positions Pencoed as a relatively safe area within the UK. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents—2.3 per 1,000 residents, 17% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 17.5% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents, 25% below the national average. Public order offences, while less frequent (14.0% of total crimes at 0.8 per 1,000), were 21% above the UK average, suggesting a potential correlation with the longer evenings and increased socialising typical of May. These patterns align with Pencoed's character as a built-up area within Bridgend, where community activity and local amenities may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely contributes to the observed fluctuations, particularly in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. While the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the increase in public order offences and specific spikes in criminal damage and vehicle crime highlight areas for continued monitoring.

May 2023 saw significant spikes in criminal damage and arson (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and drug-related offences (+100%), all of which reached levels not previously recorded in the area. These increases may be linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May, which could have encouraged outdoor activity and associated risks. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft decreased by 33.3% and 66.7% respectively, suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus or seasonal deterrents. Violent crimes, though still the most common category, remained 17% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences exceeded the UK average by 21%, a figure that may reflect increased social interactions during the month. Residents might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a potential vulnerability in local parking or vehicle security measures.

Pencoed's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 32.6% increase from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This upward trend. below the UK average, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 176 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low by UK standards, underscores the relatively sparse nature of crime in Pencoed compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, the area recorded fewer violent crimes than the UK average, but saw a slight increase in public order offences. These figures suggest that while Pencoed remains a generally safe community, specific pockets of activity—such as those linked to seasonal socialising—may contribute to fluctuations in crime rates.