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Crime in Broadlands

Broadlands had 155 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

CF31, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Broadlands

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68.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 60 Apr 56 May 51 Jun 41 Jul 63 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6240%
public order2617%
anti-social behaviour2013%
criminal damage138%
theft96%
other crime96%
burglary75%
shoplifting43%

Broadlands against Bridgend

TypeBroadlands per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence27.537.7▼ 6%
Burglary3.11.8–
Vehicle crime1.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour8.911.2▼ 13%
Theft and robbery44▼ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bridgend123▲ 23%
Newcastle121.9▲ 21%
Cefn Glas114.8▲ 19%
Broadlands68.7▲ 2%
Bryntirion61.6▲ 1%
Laleston52.7▲ 27%
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 Broadlands a safe area?

Broadlands had about 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Broadlands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by public order (26) and anti-social behaviour (20).