Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlpit Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton , and the 150th 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 Marlpit Lane (CF36 5EG) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.5% lower than the Newton average (42.9 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlpit Lane (CF36 5EG), the main crime hotspot is near Cilparc. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St David'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cilparc | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St David'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ynyslas | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Nottage Road | Under investigation |
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