Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
29.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Cynwyds Avenue area has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Llangynwyd , and the 224th highest 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 St Cynwyds Avenue (CF34 9NR) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% higher than the Llangynwyd average (33.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Cynwyds Avenue (CF34 9NR), the main crime hotspot is near Sychbant Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sychbant Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Lansbury Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Lansbury Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | St Cynwyd'S Avenue | — |
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