Pencoed Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a striking anomaly in Pencoed’s crime profile, with other theft experiencing a 400% surge—by far the most unexpected shift in the area’s monthly statistics. This sharp rise, from one to five incidents, occurred even as the overall crime rate remained at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (37.2% of total), vehicle crime (18.6%), and other theft (11.6%), reflecting a mix of persistent and emerging concerns. The seasonal context of June—characterised by the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced these patterns. While violence and sexual offences saw a 42.9% decrease from the previous month, the dramatic increase in other theft raises questions about local factors, such as changes in economic activity or security measures. Pencoed’s position as a built-up area within Bridgend, a coastal town, may contribute to both the relatively low overall crime rate and the specific spikes in certain categories. For instance, the 116% above-UK-average rate for vehicle crime could be linked to local traffic congestion or the presence of car parks in commercial zones. However, the area’s consistent performance in reducing violent crime aligns with the broader trend of declining violence in urban centres, reflecting effective policing or community initiatives. The data underscores the need for nuanced analysis: while the overall picture is reassuring, the volatility in specific crime types highlights the importance of targeted interventions and ongoing monitoring. As June transitions into the peak of summer, local authorities may need to address the unexpected rise in other theft, through enhanced surveillance or public awareness campaigns, while maintaining efforts to sustain the current reduction in violent crime.

June 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with other theft rising by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 8). These increases occurred against a backdrop of declines in violence and sexual offences (-42.9%), anti-social behaviour (-50.0%), and public order (-50.0%). The surge in other theft, which now stands at 0.5 per 1,000 residents—just 2% below the UK average—suggests a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Pencoed is 0.8 per 1,000, 116% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a localised issue that may relate to specific infrastructure or traffic patterns. The sharp rise in other theft, though modest in rate, could signal heightened vulnerability in certain sectors, such as retail or residential areas, warranting closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.

Pencoed's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 10.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This downward trend positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to roughly one crime reported per day across the 30-day period, highlighting a low frequency of incidents despite fluctuations in specific categories. When scaled to the population of 10,015, the monthly exposure means that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents. This statistic offers a tangible sense of the scale of incidents for local residents, emphasizing that while certain crime types have seen increases, the overall burden remains far below national levels. The comparison underscores the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime rates, even as individual categories like vehicle crime and other theft experience notable shifts.