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Crime in Garth

Garth had 159 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

CF34, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Garth

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87.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 43 Apr 45 May 46 Jun 65 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7648%
anti-social behaviour2113%
public order2113%
criminal damage1610%
theft106%
shoplifting43%
other crime43%
burglary32%

Garth against Bridgend

TypeGarth per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence4237.7▲ 3%
Burglary1.71.8–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour11.611.2▲ 24%
Theft and robbery5.54–

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%
Maesteg118.7▲ 20%
Garth87.8▲ 15%
Pontycymer68.5▲ 38%
Cwmfelin61.5▲ 20%
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 Garth a safe area?

Garth had about 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Garth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and public order (21).