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Crime in Caerau (CF34)

Caerau (CF34) had 134 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% above the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

CF34, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Caerau (CF34)

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137.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 53 Apr 44 May 46 Jun 39 Jul 49 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Caerau (CF34). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5843%
public order2116%
anti-social behaviour1310%
shoplifting1310%
criminal damage118%
vehicle crime43%
burglary43%
theft32%

Caerau (CF34) against Bridgend

TypeCaerau (CF34) per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence59.537.7▲ 12%
Burglary4.11.8–
Vehicle crime4.11.3–
Anti-social behaviour13.311.2▼ 38%
Theft and robbery4.14▼ 64%

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%
Maesteg118.7▲ 20%
Garth87.8▲ 15%
Cymmer85.8▲ 57%
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 Caerau (CF34) a safe area?

Caerau (CF34) had about 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caerau (CF34)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by public order (21) and anti-social behaviour (13).