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Crime in Maesteg

Maesteg had 435 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

CF34, Bridgend · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Maesteg

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118.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common160 in 3 months

Month by month

141 Mar 120 Apr 102 May 118 Jun 174 Jul 143 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Maesteg. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16037%
shoplifting7617%
anti-social behaviour5813%
public order5813%
criminal damage348%
theft153%
burglary82%
other crime72%

Maesteg against Bridgend

TypeMaesteg per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence43.737.7▲ 9%
Burglary2.21.8▼ 20%
Vehicle crime0.81.3–
Anti-social behaviour15.811.2▲ 18%
Theft and robbery5.74▲ 50%

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%
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 Maesteg a safe area?

Maesteg had about 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Maesteg?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (160), followed by shoplifting (76) and anti-social behaviour (58).