Pencoed Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pencoed’s crime rate for February 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 33.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in Wales, a trend consistent with its relatively low overall crime figures. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.8% of total reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (29.8%) and shoplifting (8.5%). While the dominance of violent crime is notable, the rate for this category (2.2 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local community measures and seasonal factors. February, typically a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to lower levels of property crime and public order offences. The area’s built-up character, situated within Bridgend, likely influences crime patterns, with limited industrial activity and a focus on residential and retail zones potentially shaping the balance between violent and property crime. These figures, while illustrative of broader trends, should be contextualised within the area’s specific dynamics and not overgeneralised.

February 2024 saw a 12% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 25 to 22 incidents, the largest single category decline. This reduction, though modest, may reflect the seasonal nature of the month, with colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours potentially limiting opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 366.7% compared to January, rising from three to 14 incidents—a stark anomaly that could indicate a shift in community tensions or unaddressed local issues. Shoplifting also doubled, increasing from zero to four reports, a figure that, while still below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), deserves closer attention given its sudden emergence. The rate for violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remained 12% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics may contribute to this disparity. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 57.1%, from seven to three, aligning with the general seasonal trend of reduced outdoor activity. These contrasting movements highlight the complexity of crime patterns in Pencoed, where some categories show marked improvement while others present new challenges.

The crime rate in Pencoed rose by 6.8% in February 2024 compared to January’s 4.4 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that, while indicative of local activity, is relatively low for a built-up area. When considering the population context, one reported crime occurred for every 213 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s overall safety profile. This statistic, however, should not be conflated with the daily crime count, as the former reflects a cumulative measure across the entire population. The increase from January, though statistically significant, is tempered by the fact that Pencoed’s crime rate remains 33.8% below the UK average, a position that has been maintained despite the monthly fluctuation. The combination of these factors—modest month-on-month growth, sustained sub-UK-average performance, and low daily incidence—illustrates an area where crime remains a minor concern compared to national benchmarks, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour require targeted attention.