Total Crime Rate
14.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Maple Walk area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton , and the 57th 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 Maple Walk (CF36 5AY) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Newton average (43.2 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -89.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maple Walk (CF36 5AY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Juniper Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Willow Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Cypress Gardens | Under investigation |
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