Pencoed Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Pencoed's crime profile was defined by a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 44.1% of total incidents compared to 23.5% for property crimes. This stark contrast to the UK average, where violent crimes make up 37% of all incidents, underscores a unique local dynamic. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—51.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000—suggests a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors shaping the area's security landscape. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 15 cases (1.5 per 1,000), a rate 42% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's character as a built-up district within Bridgend where community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour followed with 6 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), 35% below the UK average, and criminal damage and arson accounted for 11.8% of total crimes. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes over holidays—may have influenced the pattern, though the relatively low rate of property crime compared to the UK average suggests factors such as local infrastructure or community cohesion could be at play. This data illustrates a relatively safe built-up area where violent crime remains the primary concern, albeit at levels significantly below national benchmarks.

December 2025 witnessed a 200% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from one to three, a sharp contrast to the 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from two to one. This shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on non-traditional offences, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related activities. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, making up 44.1% of all incidents, a proportion 42% below the UK average for this category. The 34.8% reduction in violence and sexual offences from 23 to 15 cases suggests a possible seasonal decline. Residents may find the 62% UK average gap for other thefts (which fell to 2 cases) particularly noteworthy, indicating a local trend of lower incidence in this category compared to national norms.

Pencoed's December 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 27.7% decline from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained reduction in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 295 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day across 31 days, a localised metric that aligns with the area's broader trend of maintaining rates well below the UK average. When contextualised against Pencoed's population of 10,015, the monthly exposure figure suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily lives. This stability contrasts with broader UK patterns, where higher population densities and urban centres typically see more frequent incidents. The data highlights a unique dynamic in Pencoed, where community-focused policing and geographic characteristics may contribute to the lower incidence of crime compared to national benchmarks.