Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Duke Street area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 470 local areas in Bridgend .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Duke Street (CF34 0LS) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% lower than the Maesteg East average (122.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Duke Street (CF34 0LS), the main crime hotspot is near Talgarth Street. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Bron-Y-Waun | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol-Y-Nant | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol-Y-Llwyni | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Pencerdd | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Elfed | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Talgarth Street | Under investigation |
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