Total Crime Rate
132.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maesglas area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley , and the 72nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Maesglas (CF32 8TF) in the last 12 months was 132.1 per 1,000 residents and was 102.0% higher 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 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 8.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 94.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maesglas (CF32 8TF), the main crime hotspot is near Heol Y Felin. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garw Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Heol Y Felin | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Arfryn | Under investigation |
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