UPPER STREET, CF34 9DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF34 9DU

UPPER STREET, CF34 9DU, Bridgend has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.47 per 1,000 population. This CF34 9DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF34 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF34 9DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF34 9DU, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CF34 9DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Llynfi Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

UPPER STREET, CF34 9DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1524.4787.50%
Shoplifting108.95-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.9766.67%
Public order42.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-50.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft21.190.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.57166.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Public order31.79-57.14%
Theft from the person21.790.00%
Burglary21.190.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.520.00%
Public order74.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.18-50.00%
Other theft32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.1233.33%
Shoplifting84.78-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour24.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order11.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.6813.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.58100.00%
Public order42.3933.33%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.9516.67%
Public order34.18-50.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2026.8666.67%
Violence and sexual offences611.94-53.85%
Public order63.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.28160.00%
Shoplifting127.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.16400.00%
Public order32.9850.00%
Burglary21.79-33.33%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.279.09%
Violence and sexual offences514.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9833.33%
Vehicle crime32.3950.00%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Public order21.79-66.67%
Drugs11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2234.6283.33%
Violence and sexual offences2013.1325.00%
Public order611.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Burglary11.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.6745.45%
Shoplifting129.55-50.00%
Burglary47.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Public order21.19-60.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2431.04-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences1114.3322.22%
Public order56.5725.00%
Burglary32.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3632.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences921.490.00%
Public order45.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 202413
January 20245
December 202320
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 202417
April 202415
March 202420
February 202412
January 202424
December 202322
November 202312
October 202324
September 202336

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF34 9DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Llynfi Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Smith Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Talbot Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Station Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Llynfi Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. B4282
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Exchange Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Treharne Row
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cwrt Y Mwnws
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Alfred Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1