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Crime in Bettws

Bettws had 117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 134.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

CF32, Bridgend · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bettws

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134.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 22 Apr 32 May 41 Jun 39 Jul 37 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bettws. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5749%
anti-social behaviour2521%
public order2320%
criminal damage54%
theft22%
other crime22%
vehicle crime11%
burglary11%

Bettws against Bridgend

TypeBettws per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence65.437.7▲ 46%
Burglary1.11.8–
Vehicle crime1.11.3–
Anti-social behaviour28.711.2▲ 56%
Theft and robbery2.34–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bettws134.3▲ 44%
Tondu94.6▲ 10%
Brynmenyn58.9▼ 5%
Bryncethin58▲ 25%
Llangynwyd33.7▲ 14%
See every Bridgend area ranked on the crime in Bridgend page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bettws a safe area?

Bettws had about 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bettws?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (25) and public order (23).