Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leckwith Drive area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central , and the 141st 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 Leckwith Drive (CF31 4JH) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leckwith Drive (CF31 4JH), the main crime hotspot is near Oaklands Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgend Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Philip Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cae Bryn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Oaklands Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pen Y Bryn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaklands Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaklands Close | Under investigation |
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