Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryn Rhedyn area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East , and the 87th 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 Bryn Rhedyn (CF34 9DZ) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 83.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryn Rhedyn (CF34 9DZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Llynfi Road, where police recorded 43 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near B4282 (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Maesteg East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Llynfi Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Llynfi Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smith Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smith Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smith Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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