Brackla is among the top 5 safest small towns in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 10 safest overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Brackla in 2021 was 47 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 51% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Brackla is the 303rd safest small town, and the 3,620th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2021, Brackla had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Brackla residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents. Brackla recorded 1 report of bicycle theft during December 2019, making its crime rate of 0.08 the worst for bicycle theft in Mid Glamorgan that month.
The most common crimes in Brackla are violence and sexual offences, with 281 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 23. This is 4.3% lower than 2020's figure of 293 offences and a difference of 1.00 from 2020's crime rate of 24. Brackla's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 50% from 2020's figure of 3 crimes.
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Small Towns, Mid Glamorgan
59% lower, regional crime rate
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62% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Brackla is 59% lower than Wales and 62% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Brackla represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | 571 |
| 2020 | 49 | 595 |
| 2019 | 51 | 620 |
| 2018 | 43 | 524 |
| 2017 | 41 | 500 |
| 2016 | 36 | 438 |
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| Brackla | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 200 | 16.57 | 11,817 | 26.34 | 59% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.41 | 94 | 0.21 | 49% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.15 | 1,199 | 2.67 | 24% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 58 | 4.81 | 3,382 | 7.54 | 57% safer |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.24 | 1,334 | 2.97 | 140% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 1.74 | 838 | 1.87 | 7% safer |
| Other Theft | 27 | 2.24 | 2,037 | 4.54 | 103% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.25 | 170 | 0.38 | 52% safer |
| Public Order | 93 | 7.71 | 5,053 | 11.26 | 46% safer |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.49 | 1,638 | 3.65 | 145% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.17 | 122 | 0.27 | 59% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 22 | 1.82 | 1,077 | 2.40 | 32% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 281 | 23.28 | 14,936 | 33.29 | 43% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 187 | 21.37 | 121% safer |
| Laleston | 410 | 30.79 | 54% safer |
| Pencoed | 335 | 35.39 | 34% safer |
| Llanharan | 331 | 39.45 | 20% safer |
| Brackla | 571 | 47.32 | - |
| Llantwit Fardre | 777 | 49.75 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Pyle | 385 | 49.88 | 5% more dangerous |
| Garw Valley | 396 | 50.63 | 7% more dangerous |
| Treorchy | 474 | 61.63 | 23% more dangerous |
| Porthcawl | 992 | 61.66 | 23% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hazel Tree Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Caradog Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Possession of weapons | On or near Whitethorn Drive | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pen Onnen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Canolfan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Badgers Brook | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Canolfan | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rhiw Tremaen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Canolfan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Heol Brynglas | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Canolfan | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Rhiw Tremaen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Dan-Y-Coed Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Maple Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Whitethorn Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Ty Gwyn Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Tremains Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Hollies | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Canolfan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Glasfryn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 10 | 26 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.41 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.2 | 3.9 | 5 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.91 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.91 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.41 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.25 | Safer |
| Public Order | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.33 | - | 0.25 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 27 | 24 | 23 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brackla | 47.32 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 29% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 48% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 54% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 58% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 62% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 69% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackla West | 354 | 55 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Brackla change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Brackla saw a 450% increase in anti-social behaviour. Brackla saw a large fall in shoplifting during July, when it fell by 86% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +89% | +450% | +160% | +94% | +222% | +26% | +200% | +143% | +183% | +200% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +100% | +400% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -83% | -20% | -57% | -25% | +50% | +260% | +350% | - | - | +100% |
| Drugs | - | - | -67% | -50% | +300% | -67% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | -75% | - | -50% | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Theft | - | -80% | - | -80% | - | +25% | - | +50% | - | -50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -14% | -14% | -10% | +13% | -10% | +71% | +180% | +33% | - | +50% |
| Shoplifting | -17% | - | -80% | - | -86% | -75% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -83% | - | -60% | -50% | -50% | - | +100% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -38% | -45% | -10% | +18% | +3% | +100% | -29% | -19% | +26% | -14% |
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