Total Crime Rate
16.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hollyhock Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hollyhock Drive (CF31 2NS) in the last 12 months was 16.4 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% lower than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average (73.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollyhock Drive (CF31 2NS), the main crime hotspot is near Mandela Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brackla East and Coychurch Lower| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Penderyn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mandela Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mandela Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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