Crime Rates at Highland Avenue, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9YH

Highland Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre , and the 49th 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 Highland Avenue (CF32 9YH) in the last 12 months was 182.0 per 1,000 residents and was 96.9% higher than the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 47 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 64 (≈ 155.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 73.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Highland Avenue (CF32 9YH), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 51 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.