Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Maes Brynach area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre , and the 134th 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 Maes Brynach (CF32 9PT) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre average (95.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maes Brynach (CF32 9PT), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Gerddi'R Afon | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Brynach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wigan Terrace | Under investigation |
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