CF31 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 3AU

CF31 3AU, Bridgend has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.87 per 1,000 population. This CF31 3AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF31 postcode area, which has experienced 329 crimes and a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF31 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 3AU, encompassing approximately 2548 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF31 3AU area, explore the CF31 3AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

CF31 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4

CF31 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.878.33%
Public order85.1014.29%
Shoplifting73.14-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other crime10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.48-29.41%
Shoplifting104.7111.11%
Public order73.92250.00%
Other crime32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-71.43%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.40-5.56%
Shoplifting96.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.53-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other crime31.1850.00%
Public order21.18-84.62%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.72-25.00%
Public order137.068.33%
Shoplifting125.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.1433.33%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.1514.29%
Public order129.4233.33%
Shoplifting64.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-76.92%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour138.2418.18%
Public order95.1028.57%
Other theft43.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.06-21.43%
Public order74.32-30.00%
Shoplifting62.75-50.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.2816.67%
Shoplifting125.49-25.00%
Public order104.710.00%
Vehicle crime43.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-77.78%
Drugs20.78-66.67%
Other theft10.78-80.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.82-23.81%
Shoplifting166.2823.08%
Anti-social behaviour126.28100.00%
Public order104.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.92350.00%
Drugs63.53200.00%
Other theft52.35-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.96-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.430.00%
Public order148.24-12.50%
Shoplifting135.4930.00%
Other theft85.10700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-60.00%
Burglary32.35200.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.640.00%
Public order168.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.28-25.00%
Shoplifting105.89-47.37%
Drugs33.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.0610.53%
Anti-social behaviour208.24185.71%
Shoplifting197.8511.76%
Public order187.45100.00%
Drugs37.060.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-66.67%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.470.00%
Shoplifting177.450.00%
Public order96.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.750.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417
June 202418
May 202424
April 202421
March 202418
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202321
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 202412
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 202413
March 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF31 3AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Napier Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Court Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waunscil Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jenkin Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lias Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oddfellows' Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Stryd Y Dŵr
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haywain Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caewallis Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. South Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Edward Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Nolton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Five Bells Road
    Total1
    Public order1