Total Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Esgair Y Maes area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central , and the 79th 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 Esgair Y Maes (CF31 5BL) in the last 12 months was 19.6 per 1,000 residents and was 88.8% lower than the Bridgend Central average (175.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Esgair Y Maes (CF31 5BL), the main crime hotspot is near Wildfield. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 13 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 | Rhiw'R Wennolddu | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maelon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Faircourt Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Raven Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Dwynwen | Under investigation |
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