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Crime in Laleston

Laleston had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

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

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52.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
30 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 18 Apr 23 May 21 Jun 16 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3350%
public order1117%
other crime58%
criminal damage46%
anti-social behaviour46%
burglary46%
shoplifting35%
theft23%

Laleston against Bridgend

TypeLaleston per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence26.437.7▲ 94%
Burglary3.21.8–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour3.211.2–
Theft and robbery1.64–

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 Laleston a safe area?

Laleston had about 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 30 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Laleston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by public order (11) and other crime (5).