CF31 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF31 4LW

CF31 4LW, Bridgend has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This CF31 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF31 4LW, encompassing approximately 1403 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF31 4LW area, explore the CF31 4LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CF31 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Francis Road with total crimes: 14
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Tairfelin with total crimes: 5

CF31 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.70400.00%
Public order53.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.56100.00%
Drugs21.43100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.12-33.33%
Other crime18.550.00%
Public order10.71-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.81260.00%
Public order812.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.70100.00%
Burglary11.43-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.98-37.50%
Public order23.56-60.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.250.00%
Public order55.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.560.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences812.830.00%
Public order35.7050.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.54-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Public order22.14-33.33%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.10333.33%
Public order39.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-50.00%
Public order22.14-60.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.40-25.00%
Public order54.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.8360.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences57.84-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.560.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.260.00%
Theft from the person18.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202418
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238
August 20235
July 202312

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF31 4LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Francis Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. Tairfelin
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1