Pencoed Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Pencoed surged to 10 cases in January 2026, a 138% increase above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 residents. This stark contrast to the overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—36.8% below the UK average of 6.8—highlights an unusual imbalance in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 55.8% of all reported crimes, yet they still fell 4% below the UK average rate of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's low property crime rate (3 cases, 0.3 per 1,000) and minimal anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 0.4 per 1,000) suggest a generally stable environment, though the public order spike warrants closer examination. January's post-holiday context—characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the unusual concentration of public order incidents, which may reflect community tensions or unmet needs during the festive aftermath. The relatively low overall crime rate, despite the public order anomaly, aligns with Pencoed's status as a built-up area within Bridgend, where urban density typically correlates with higher violent crime but lower property crime due to community policing initiatives and local business engagement. This month's data underscores the need for targeted interventions in public order management without compromising the broader safety achievements of the area.

Public order offences in Pencoed saw a 400% increase in January 2026, rising from 2 cases in December to 10. This surge, which far outpaces the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 residents, suggests a significant shift in local dynamics. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences climbed 60% from 15 to 24 cases, though they remained 4% below the UK average. The spike in public order crimes contrasts with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 4 to 1 cases, and a 50% reduction in other theft offences. These fluctuations highlight a month-on-month realignment in crime priorities, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as post-holiday community interactions and reduced retail activity. For residents, the daily crime rate of approximately 1 incident per day provides a tangible measure of local risk, though the overall rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks. The drugs category also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 cases, indicating a potential new challenge in local law enforcement. This data underscores the need for tailored community engagement strategies to address the specific public order concerns while maintaining the area's generally low crime profile.

Pencoed's crime rate in January 2026 rose 26.5% from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a noticeable upward trend. This increase, while still 36.8% below the UK average, means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents—a figure that places Pencoed firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics. The daily crime context shows that Pencoed experienced approximately one crime per day in January, a rate that, while modest, demonstrates the impact of monthly fluctuations. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 4.3 per 1,000 rate means that a resident has a 1-in-233 chance of being directly affected by a crime over the course of the month, a statistic that is significantly lower than the UK average but reveals the importance of maintaining current safety measures. The previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000 suggests that the January increase may be linked to specific events or seasonal factors, such as post-holiday gatherings or changes in community activity patterns. These comparisons highlight both the area's resilience in keeping crime low and the need for vigilance in addressing the emerging public order concerns identified in the data.