CF31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31

CF31, Bridgend has recorded a total of 388 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CF31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CF31, encompassing approximately 46805 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (-4.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (-35.94% decrease)

CF31 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Market Street with total crimes: 16

CF31 Crime Map

Postcodes in CF31

The postcode district are associated with the CF31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CF31 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.29-4.96%
Anti-social behaviour682.86-10.53%
Public order411.45-35.94%
Shoplifting400.88-4.76%
Other theft270.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.58-18.52%
Other crime150.47-11.76%
Burglary110.3210.00%
Vehicle crime110.24-15.38%
Drugs100.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons50.21150.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.14-23.78%
Anti-social behaviour763.0146.15%
Public order641.62-5.88%
Shoplifting421.3735.48%
Criminal damage and arson270.908.00%
Other theft180.58-21.74%
Other crime170.380.00%
Drugs150.367.14%
Vehicle crime130.3262.50%
Burglary100.2811.11%
Possession of weapons20.21-33.33%
Robbery20.04100.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1859.4017.09%
Public order683.9547.83%
Anti-social behaviour521.45-7.14%
Shoplifting311.11-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson250.6613.64%
Other theft230.53-25.81%
Other crime170.490.00%
Drugs140.3616.67%
Burglary90.30-35.71%
Vehicle crime80.19-46.67%
Possession of weapons30.1750.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft20.040.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1588.891.28%
Anti-social behaviour563.380.00%
Public order461.2024.32%
Shoplifting370.98-31.48%
Other theft310.7940.91%
Criminal damage and arson220.660.00%
Other crime170.47-19.05%
Vehicle crime150.36-6.25%
Burglary140.3216.67%
Drugs120.30-20.00%
Robbery30.2650.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1569.0827.87%
Anti-social behaviour563.333.70%
Shoplifting541.2025.58%
Public order371.15-13.95%
Criminal damage and arson220.7910.00%
Other theft220.4769.23%
Other crime210.4761.54%
Vehicle crime160.45-11.11%
Drugs150.3415.38%
Burglary120.320.00%
Bicycle theft60.260.00%
Possession of weapons40.13300.00%
Robbery20.09-33.33%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.58-1.61%
Anti-social behaviour542.6150.00%
Public order431.1534.38%
Shoplifting430.92-10.42%
Criminal damage and arson200.92-35.48%
Vehicle crime180.43-18.18%
Drugs130.38-13.33%
Other crime130.28116.67%
Other theft130.28-43.48%
Burglary120.28100.00%
Robbery30.2650.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.44-18.95%
Shoplifting482.6511.63%
Anti-social behaviour361.03-10.00%
Public order320.77-43.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.6863.16%
Other theft230.66-4.17%
Vehicle crime220.4929.41%
Drugs150.4725.00%
Burglary60.32-45.45%
Other crime60.13-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1538.5016.79%
Public order573.27-3.39%
Shoplifting431.222.38%
Anti-social behaviour400.92-18.37%
Other theft240.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson190.515.56%
Vehicle crime170.41-19.05%
Other crime150.36-25.00%
Drugs120.3271.43%
Burglary110.2637.50%
Theft from the person30.2450.00%
Robbery20.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.04100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.23-5.07%
Public order592.80-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour491.26-25.76%
Shoplifting421.05-32.26%
Other theft210.9010.53%
Vehicle crime210.4550.00%
Other crime200.4581.82%
Criminal damage and arson180.43-25.00%
Burglary80.38-33.33%
Drugs70.17-61.11%
Bicycle theft30.1550.00%
Robbery30.060.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1389.400.73%
Public order662.9537.50%
Anti-social behaviour661.4110.00%
Shoplifting621.41-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson241.32-11.11%
Other theft190.51-20.83%
Drugs180.41-21.74%
Vehicle crime140.3875.00%
Burglary120.30-20.00%
Other crime110.26-38.89%
Theft from the person40.240.00%
Possession of weapons40.09300.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1379.27-4.20%
Shoplifting662.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour601.41-4.76%
Public order481.28-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.030.00%
Other theft240.58-17.24%
Drugs230.51187.50%
Other crime180.49-35.71%
Burglary150.38150.00%
Vehicle crime80.3214.29%
Theft from the person40.1733.33%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.14-0.69%
Anti-social behaviour633.06-29.21%
Shoplifting551.3534.15%
Public order501.184.17%
Other theft291.0770.59%
Other crime280.6216.67%
Criminal damage and arson270.60-15.62%
Drugs80.58-55.56%
Vehicle crime70.1716.67%
Burglary60.1520.00%
Theft from the person30.1350.00%
Possession of weapons30.06200.00%
Robbery30.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1449.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour893.080.00%
Public order481.900.00%
Shoplifting411.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.880.00%
Other crime240.680.00%
Drugs180.510.00%
Other theft170.380.00%
Vehicle crime60.360.00%
Robbery50.130.00%
Burglary50.110.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202468
June 202476
May 202452
April 202456
March 202456
February 202454
January 202436
December 202340
November 202349
October 202366
September 202360
August 202363
July 202389

A total of 659 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202464
May 202468
April 202446
March 202437
February 202443
January 202432
December 202357
November 202359
October 202366
September 202348
August 202350
July 202348

A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202418
May 202423
April 202431
March 202422
February 202413
January 202423
December 202324
November 202321
October 202319
September 202324
August 202329
July 202317

A total of 222 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202417
May 202417
April 202417
March 202421
February 202413
January 20246
December 202315
November 202320
October 202311
September 202318
August 202328
July 202324

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 1866 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024134
June 2024141
May 2024185
April 2024158
March 2024156
February 2024122
January 2024124
December 2023153
November 2023131
October 2023138
September 2023137
August 2023143
July 2023144

A total of 604 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202442
May 202431
April 202437
March 202454
February 202443
January 202448
December 202343
November 202342
October 202362
September 202366
August 202355
July 202341

A total of 316 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202427
May 202425
April 202422
March 202422
February 202420
January 202431
December 202319
November 202318
October 202324
September 202327
August 202327
July 202332

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 202315
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202415
February 202413
January 202415
December 202312
November 20237
October 202318
September 202323
August 20238
July 202318

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 202415
March 202416
February 202418
January 202422
December 202317
November 202321
October 202314
September 20238
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Francis Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Quarella
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Boulevard De Villenave D'Ornon
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maes-Y-Felin
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Llys Gwyn
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Western Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tairfelin
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Wildmill
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Rise
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Adare Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dunraven Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 17. Newbridge Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Broad Oak Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Heol-Ty-Cribwr
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highland Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stryd Wyndham
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. The Hollies
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mandela Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Five Bells Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Glanogwr Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chestnut Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Beechwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 29. Heol-Y-Foelas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Highbury Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3