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Crime in Cefn Glas

Cefn Glas had 448 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

CF31, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cefn Glas

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114.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common178 in 3 months

Month by month

103 Mar 160 Apr 115 May 144 Jun 148 Jul 156 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17840%
anti-social behaviour8018%
public order6314%
criminal damage276%
shoplifting256%
theft194%
drugs184%
burglary143%

Cefn Glas against Bridgend

TypeCefn Glas per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence45.637.7▲ 8%
Burglary3.61.8–
Vehicle crime2.31.3–
Anti-social behaviour20.511.2▲ 48%
Theft and robbery5.64▼ 29%

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%
Pen-y-fai102.8▲ 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 Cefn Glas a safe area?

Cefn Glas had about 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cefn Glas?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (178), followed by anti-social behaviour (80) and public order (63).