BRIDGE STREET, CF34 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF34 9LJ

BRIDGE STREET, CF34 9LJ, Bridgend has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This CF34 9LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF34 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF34 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF34 9LJ, encompassing approximately 3070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CF34 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stryd Bethania with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BRIDGE STREET, CF34 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.91-16.67%
Shoplifting31.6350.00%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9120.00%
Public order51.95400.00%
Shoplifting21.63-50.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.95150.00%
Shoplifting41.63-33.33%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.14-23.08%
Shoplifting63.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.65-60.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0544.44%
Shoplifting64.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.95150.00%
Public order51.63150.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.0771.43%
Violence and sexual offences93.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-16.67%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7728.57%
Shoplifting72.93-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.0723.08%
Violence and sexual offences75.21-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.42160.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6133.33%
Public order41.30100.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.12-46.67%
Shoplifting52.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9866.67%
Shoplifting104.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.2666.67%
Public order41.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.890.00%
Public order52.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 202416
December 202313
November 20235
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lewis Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Stryd Bethania
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bethania Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monica Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crown Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bank Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Garn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Temple Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ferrier'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shoemakers' Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maesteg Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Greenfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wood Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1