Total Crime Rate
10.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parcau Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central , and the 29th 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 Parcau Avenue (CF31 4SZ) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 94.1% 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 2 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parcau Avenue (CF31 4SZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Faircourt Meadow, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Philip Avenue (6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Raven Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Llys Eglwys | Under investigation |
| 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Faircourt Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llys Eglwys | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Heol-Yr-Onnen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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