CF31 3SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 3SQ

CF31 3SQ, Bridgend has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.89 per 1,000 population. This CF31 3SQ 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 3SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 3SQ, encompassing approximately 1397 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CF31 3SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Llys Tre Dŵr with total crimes: 4

CF31 3SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.8957.14%
Shoplifting107.87400.00%
Other crime27.16100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.0340.00%
Public order65.01200.00%
Shoplifting24.29100.00%
Drugs11.43-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.580.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.72-83.33%
Other crime10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.45-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.29-33.33%
Other crime22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.74-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences65.01-14.29%
Other theft24.290.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.32450.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.87-12.50%
Other theft25.010.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Drugs11.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.1660.00%
Drugs55.72150.00%
Shoplifting23.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.03-50.00%
Public order43.58300.00%
Shoplifting42.86-66.67%
Other crime32.860.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Drugs21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1222.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.5925.00%
Other theft37.16200.00%
Vehicle crime32.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Public order11.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.8814.29%
Public order35.720.00%
Shoplifting32.15-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.870.00%
Public order35.010.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Llys Tre Dŵr
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cowbridge Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Picton Gardens
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1