Total Crime Rate
58.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ael Y Bryn area has the 38th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central , and the 213th highest 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 Ael Y Bryn (CF31 4DG) in the last 12 months was 58.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.8% lower than the Bridgend Central average (175.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ael Y Bryn (CF31 4DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bryn Deri Court, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bryngolau (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridgend Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bryn Deri Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Yr Ysgol | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bryn Deri Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pen Y Bryn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cae Bryn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bryn Deri | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bryn Deri | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bryn Deri Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ton Glas | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Philip Avenue | Under investigation |
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