Total Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Candlestone 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 New Candlestone (CF31 5DX) 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 New Candlestone (CF31 5DX), 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 | Maelon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Raven Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Faircourt Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Dwynwen | Under investigation |
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