Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Penylan Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage , and the 122nd 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 Penylan Close (CF36 3LF) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Penylan Close (CF36 3LF), 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 Warwick Crescent (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 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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