Pencoed Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pencoed's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000, a figure 16.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a trend that has likely been influenced by the built-up nature of the area and its integration within Bridgend. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—slightly above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's density and associated social interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed with 14.3% of cases, at 0.8 per 1,000, a rate 18% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local management of community issues. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 89% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's commuter traffic patterns or the presence of parked vehicles in residential zones. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, suggests that crime trends may be shaped by reduced visibility and potential increases in indoor-related incidents. However, the overall trajectory of Pencoed's crime statistics remains encouraging, with a consistent alignment to lower-than-average rates for several categories, including drugs, other theft, and other crime. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining targeted interventions in areas where crime rates exceed national averages, while also reinforcing the effectiveness of existing measures in keeping other categories well below the UK benchmark.

February 2025 marked a notable rise in shoplifting, with an increase of 100% from zero to one incident, suggesting potential shifts in retail activity or enforcement. Conversely, other crime and other theft both saw declines, with other crime dropping by 66.7% and other theft by 33.3%, indicating possible improvements in local policing or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 42.9% of all crimes, a rate slightly above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This category's persistence may be linked to the area's built-up nature and associated social dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 18% below the UK average, reflecting a positive trend that could be attributed to ongoing community initiatives or seasonal factors.

Pencoed's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 9.8% compared to January's 5.1 per 1,000, reaching 5.6 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in local activity or reporting patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safe profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Pencoed well below the UK average in terms of frequency. This statistic, when considered alongside the built-up nature of the area, indicates that while crime remains a concern, its impact is distributed across a relatively small population. The rise in specific categories, such as vehicle crime and violence, may be influenced by seasonal factors or localized events, though further data would be needed to confirm this.