Crime Rates at King Edward Street, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8ND

King Edward Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley , and the 128th 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 King Edward Street (CF32 8ND) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around King Edward Street (CF32 8ND), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Street. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.