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Crime in Blaengarw

Blaengarw had 39 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

CF32, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blaengarw

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87.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 9 Apr 12 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blaengarw. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2154%
public order718%
anti-social behaviour410%
burglary25%
other crime25%
theft13%
drugs13%
robbery13%

Blaengarw against Bridgend

TypeBlaengarw per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence47.237.7▲ 62%
Burglary4.51.8–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour911.2–
Theft and robbery4.54–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Nantyffyllon150.5▲ 21%
Caerau (CF34)137.4▲ 3%
Garth87.8▲ 15%
Blaengarw87.7▲ 44%
Pontycymer68.5▲ 38%
Price Town65.6▲ 65%
Cwmfelin61.5▲ 20%
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 Blaengarw a safe area?

Blaengarw had about 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blaengarw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by public order (7) and anti-social behaviour (4).