Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Maerdy Park area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Pencoed and Penprysg , and the 62nd 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 Maerdy Park (CF35 5HX) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 70.6% lower than the Pencoed and Penprysg average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Maerdy Park (CF35 5HX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hafod Las, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Redlands Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Waldsassen Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol Maes-Yr-Haf | Under investigation |
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