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Crime in Pencoed

Pencoed had 181 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

CF35, Bridgend · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pencoed

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72.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common73 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 47 Apr 50 May 52 Jun 68 Jul 61 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7340%
public order3821%
anti-social behaviour2313%
criminal damage116%
vehicle crime95%
other crime84%
theft74%
burglary63%

Pencoed against Bridgend

TypePencoed per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence29.237.7▲ 30%
Burglary2.41.8–
Vehicle crime3.61.3–
Anti-social behaviour9.211.2▲ 28%
Theft and robbery2.84▼ 36%

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%
Llanharan91.9▲ 73%
Coity88.6▲ 95%
Llanharry80.2▲ 55%
Coychurch74.1▲ 33%
Pencoed72.3▲ 31%
Bryncethin58▲ 25%
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 Pencoed a safe area?

Pencoed had about 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pencoed?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (73), followed by public order (38) and anti-social behaviour (23).