Total Crime Rate
45.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wordsworth Avenue area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central , and the 214th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wordsworth Avenue (CF31 4SB) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wordsworth Avenue (CF31 4SB), the main crime hotspot is near Milton Drive. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Cricklewood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Milton Drive | Under investigation |
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