CF31 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 3BJ

CF31 3BJ, Bridgend has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.61 per 1,000 population. This CF31 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 3BJ, encompassing approximately 2378 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

CF31 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Cowbridge Road with total crimes: 3

CF31 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.61133.33%
Public order62.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.25-66.67%
Shoplifting32.1050.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6125.00%
Other theft46.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.84-77.78%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.13-14.29%
Shoplifting95.0480.00%
Public order63.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.6116.67%
Shoplifting55.89-44.44%
Public order42.10-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.6020.00%
Shoplifting95.0428.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.78100.00%
Public order73.36600.00%
Other theft52.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.190.00%
Shoplifting74.20-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-20.00%
Burglary31.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.42-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.66-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences105.46-9.09%
Public order74.2075.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.0245.45%
Violence and sexual offences116.73-31.25%
Drugs64.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10300.00%
Public order41.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.44100.00%
Shoplifting116.73-8.33%
Public order84.62-33.33%
Other theft53.36400.00%
Vehicle crime42.10300.00%
Burglary31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1219.340.00%
Shoplifting125.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.360.00%
Drugs32.100.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202312

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202415
June 202412
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 202413
January 202416
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Cowbridge Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jenkin Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haywain Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Green Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caewallis Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. South Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Nolton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Five Bells Road
    Total1
    Public order1