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Crime in Newcastle

Newcastle had 1,367 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

CF31, Bridgend · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newcastle

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121.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common531 in 3 months

Month by month

354 Mar 393 Apr 383 May 429 Jun 486 Jul 452 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53139%
anti-social behaviour25919%
public order17513%
shoplifting1088%
criminal damage856%
theft584%
drugs494%
other crime262%

Newcastle against Bridgend

TypeNewcastle per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence47.437.7▲ 15%
Burglary21.8▲ 47%
Vehicle crime2.11.3▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour23.111.2▲ 60%
Theft and robbery6.84▲ 4%

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%
Coity88.6▲ 95%
Broadlands68.7▲ 2%
Bryntirion61.6▲ 1%
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 Newcastle a safe area?

Newcastle had about 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newcastle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (531), followed by anti-social behaviour (259) and public order (175).