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Burglary Rates in Bridgend Central

Bridgend, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Bridgend Central recorded 38 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

38

3.77 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,933

191.9 per 1,000 residents

12% above the UK average76% above the Wales regional average

How does Bridgend Central rank?

Within Bridgend

1 of 28 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

70th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
6
3
3
6
3
5
3
4
1
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
689
36%
Other Crime
505
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
369
19%
Shoplifting
161
8%
Drug Offences
103
5%
Burglary
38
2%
Vehicle Crime
32
2%
Robbery
21
1%
Theft from Person
15
1%

Property mix in Bridgend Central

Source: Census 2021 · 4,664 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 44%Terraced 22%Flats 20%

The most common property type in Bridgend Central is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Bridgend Central homeowners

Most homes in Bridgend Central are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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