Total Crime Rate
36.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mount Pleasant area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley , and the 172nd 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 Mount Pleasant (CF32 8AL) in the last 12 months was 36.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.0% lower than the Garw Valley average (65.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mount Pleasant (CF32 8AL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near James' Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Katie Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Garw Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forest View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Strand | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Garw | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mount Pleasant | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Garw | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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