Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Drive area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage , and the 72nd 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 West Drive (CF36 3HS) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 12.1% higher than the Nottage average (16.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Drive (CF36 3HS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Carlton Place (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Nottage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Drive | — |
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