Crime Rates at The Square, Laleston, Bridgend, CF32 0HT

The Square area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 470 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 The Square (CF32 0HT) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Square (CF32 0HT), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.