POPLAR CRESCENT, CF36 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF36 5LF

POPLAR CRESCENT, CF36 5LF, Bridgend has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.45 per 1,000 population. This CF36 5LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF36 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF36 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF36 5LF, encompassing approximately 2848 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF36 5LF area, explore the CF36 5LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CF36 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mackworth Road with total crimes: 5

POPLAR CRESCENT, CF36 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1515.45-25.00%
Shoplifting105.27-28.57%
Public order63.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76100.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.8525.00%
Shoplifting147.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.91-33.33%
Public order41.40-33.33%
Drugs21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.45220.00%
Shoplifting145.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.91500.00%
Public order62.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.1360.00%
Public order72.81250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences810.180.00%
Shoplifting52.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.78-42.86%
Shoplifting72.81-22.22%
Public order42.460.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.93133.33%
Shoplifting94.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1625.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.18-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.4842.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.51-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.180.00%
Shoplifting73.86-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Public order10.70-83.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.210.00%
Public order63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202416
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202414
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF36 5LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandy Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mackworth Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Reynallt Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Heol-Fair
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poplar Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Philadelphia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Maesteg Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Vintin Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Wellfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fenton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Suffolk Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lewis Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Church Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lias Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. John Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1