Pencoed Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pencoed's crime rate in April 2025 was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 53.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per day for the 10,015 residents of the built-up area. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (19.4%) and other theft (11.1%). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and spring weather—likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity, potentially affecting crime dynamics. While violence and sexual offences remained a concern, their rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 43% below the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrents or community-focused policing. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as a notable exception, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 that was 84% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area's proximity to major roads or increasing vehicle-related opportunities during the Easter period. The combination of low overall crime and specific vulnerabilities in vehicle-related offences illustrates the combination of local geography and seasonal factors in shaping Pencoed's crime profile. For residents, the 3.6 per 1,000 rate means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the national average, though targeted awareness around vehicle security remains important.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with an 83.3% drop in public order offences, which fell from 6 to 1. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour also declined by 75%, decreasing from 8 to 2 incidents. These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal activity, with vehicle-related crimes becoming a more prominent concern. Vehicle crime in Pencoed is 84% above the UK average rate of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a unique local challenge in this category. The 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences—down from 25 to 15 cases—may partly reflect the Easter holiday period, which typically sees reduced foot traffic in certain areas. For residents, the 600% rise in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that warrants attention, particularly given the area's overall low crime profile.

Pencoed's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 39% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9. This reduction positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which hovers at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that translates to a 1-in-278 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the average resident's risk in many UK areas, reflecting Pencoed's consistently low crime profile. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the safety: for every 1,000 residents, the area recorded just 3.6 crimes, a figure that is 53.2% below the national benchmark. This combination of statistical trends and local context illustrates why residents may feel a heightened sense of security in Pencoed compared to other parts of the UK.