Pencoed Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area with a population of 10,015, Pencoed recorded 48 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to the national benchmark. The crime profile reveals a stark dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 28 of the total (58.3% of all reported incidents), followed by public order offences (12.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a small, built-up area within Bridgend, where community density and proximity to urban centres may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings and increased outdoor drinking—likely exacerbate public order issues, though the absence of significant property crime (only 8 incidents) suggests effective local deterrence measures for theft and burglary. The UK average for violent crimes (2.8 per 1,000) is slightly below Pencoed's rate (2.8 per 1,000), indicating that local violence levels are in line with national trends despite the overall lower crime rate. This data underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as community engagement and policing strategies, in shaping local crime dynamics.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns within Pencoed, with public order offences surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and anti-social behaviour doubling (from 2 to 4). These increases, though significant, remain below the UK average for public order (3% above) and far below for anti-social behaviour (72% below). Conversely, other theft and burglary both declined—other theft fell 75% (from 4 to 1) and burglary dropped 50% (from 2 to 1)—suggesting possible improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for property crime. The violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) matched the UK average, but the sheer volume (28 incidents) underscores the area's vulnerability to interpersonal conflict. Drug-related crimes doubled from zero to two, a change that may reflect increased local enforcement or shifts in illicit activity patterns. For residents, the 500% jump in public order offences serves as a concrete indicator that community vigilance and targeted interventions could be critical in addressing this emerging trend.

Pencoed's crime rate in May 2025 rose 33.4% from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a 0.8 per 1,000 increase over 31 days. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the need for consistent community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualized against Pencoed's population of 10,015, illustrates how even a relatively small number of incidents can have a visible impact on local perceptions of safety. The 33.4% increase from April, though notable, remains within the bounds of seasonal variability, particularly given May's longer evenings and increased social activity. Residents may find the daily crime count (2 per day) more tangible than the overall rate, as it provides a clearer picture of the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. This low exposure rate, combined with the significant drop in property crime, suggests that Pencoed's community and local authorities may be effectively managing crime through a combination of policing, community initiatives, and environmental design.