MERTHYRMAWR ROAD, CF31 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 3NW

MERTHYRMAWR ROAD, CF31 3NW, Bridgend has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.55 per 1,000 population. This CF31 3NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF31 postcode area, which has experienced 396 crimes and a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF31 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 3NW, encompassing approximately 2113 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CF31 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Adare Street with total crimes: 5

MERTHYRMAWR ROAD, CF31 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.5528.57%
Shoplifting98.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.26-20.00%
Other crime43.790.00%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Public order31.89-76.92%
Burglary21.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.39-30.00%
Public order136.6318.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.15233.33%
Shoplifting94.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2633.33%
Drugs41.8933.33%
Burglary21.89-33.33%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.5525.00%
Public order119.460.00%
Shoplifting65.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Possession of weapons21.42100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.556.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.57-18.75%
Public order116.1583.33%
Other theft55.2166.67%
Robbery22.370.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.95-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1627.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.577.14%
Public order67.10-33.33%
Shoplifting62.84-45.45%
Burglary42.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1628.3923.08%
Violence and sexual offences147.570.00%
Shoplifting116.63-31.25%
Public order95.2128.57%
Drugs44.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Other theft10.95-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1633.1360.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.6385.71%
Criminal damage and arson86.15300.00%
Public order73.79-50.00%
Drugs63.3150.00%
Other theft42.84100.00%
Vehicle crime11.89-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%

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 offences2132.6550.00%
Public order149.94-17.65%
Shoplifting106.6311.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.73-46.15%
Drugs43.31100.00%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Robbery10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1730.29-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences148.04-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour136.63-38.10%
Shoplifting96.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.26100.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Drugs20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2142.59162.50%
Public order189.9450.00%
Shoplifting188.525.88%
Violence and sexual offences178.520.00%
Other theft38.040.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.65142.86%
Shoplifting178.04-5.56%
Public order128.0471.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.68-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson53.79150.00%
Drugs32.370.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Theft from the person21.42100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1826.5063.64%
Anti-social behaviour148.52-22.22%
Public order76.63-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences73.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft23.310.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-75.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1835.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.520.00%
Public order136.630.00%
Shoplifting116.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.210.00%
Drugs43.790.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 202413
March 202416
February 202416
January 202413
December 20237
November 202313
October 202321
September 20238
August 202314
July 202318

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

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

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

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202420
April 202416
March 202415
February 202414
January 202414
December 202321
November 202314
October 202317
September 202317
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 202411
January 202416
December 202310
November 20239
October 202318
September 202317
August 202318
July 202311

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202413
May 202411
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 202318
September 202312
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Adare Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dunraven Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Five Bells Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glanogwr Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Heol Loveluck
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Nolton Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bridgend (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Caewallis Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Newbridge Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Glan-Y-Parc
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stryd Y Dŵr
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Phyllis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stryd Y Capel
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. South Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brynteg Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1