Ogmore Valley Crime Overview
Ogmore Valley is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Mid Glamorgan, and is the 34th most dangerous overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ogmore Valley in 2020 was 65 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 5% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ogmore Valley is the 252nd most dangerous small town, and the 1,736th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2019, Ogmore Valley had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2016 was also a bad month for Ogmore Valley residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 14 crimes at a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Ogmore Valley are violence and sexual offences, with 295 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 36. This is 6% higher than 2019's figure of 278 offences and a difference of 2.09 from 2019's crime rate of 34. Ogmore Valley's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Ogmore Valley to other towns and cities
See how Ogmore Valley shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ogmore Valley and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ogmore Valley Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Ogmore Valley This Year
| Ogmore Valley | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 264 | 32.45 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 7% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 114 | 0.25 | 108% safer |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.21 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 26% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 42 | 5.16 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 50% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.49 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 592% safer |
| Other Crime | 15 | 1.84 | 736 | 1.64 | 11% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 29 | 3.56 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 28% safer |
| Public Order | 103 | 12.66 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 22% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.25 | 72 | 0.16 | 36% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.25 | 111 | 0.25 | 0% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 2.34 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 17% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 295 | 36.26 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 14% more dangerous |
Crime in Ogmore Valley Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Ogmore Valley Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyle | 435 | 56.35 | 16% safer |
| Tonyrefail | 765 | 59.72 | 9% safer |
| Garw Valley | 470 | 60.09 | 8% safer |
| Coity Higher | 573 | 62.24 | 4.7% safer |
| Llantrisant | 1,003 | 63.34 | 2.9% safer |
| Ogmore Valley | 530 | 65.15 | - |
| Cornelly | 511 | 67.28 | 3.2% more dangerous |
| Aberaman | 762 | 75.06 | 13% more dangerous |
| Maesteg | 1,336 | 76.00 | 14% more dangerous |
| Cyfarthfa | 580 | 76.73 | 15% more dangerous |
| Aberdare | 1,178 | 80.14 | 19% more dangerous |
Ogmore Valley Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 18 | 17 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.25 | - | 0.25 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 0.86 | 1.5 | 0.49 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 8 | 7 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | - | - | 0.25 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.25 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 28 | 26 | 34 | 36 | Getting worse |
Changes In Ogmore Valley's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ogmore Valley to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ogmore Valley | 65.15 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 3.8% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 16% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 22% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 24% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 24% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 33% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 37% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 39% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 51% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 52% more dangerous |
Crime in Ogmore Valley's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill | 530 | 65 | First |
Crime in Ogmore Valley During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ogmore Valley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Ogmore Valley saw a 475% increase in anti-social behaviour. Ogmore Valley saw a large fall in burglary during May, when it fell by 75% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +22% | +137% | +171% | +185% | +150% | -20% | +83% | +142% | +60% | +475% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | - | -75% | +200% | -75% | +100% | -20% | - | - | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -75% | +40% | +33% | +50% | -57% | +25% | -71% | +100% | -17% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +50% | - | - | -67% | +100% | +200% | -67% | - | - | -33% |
| Public Order | +25% | +100% | +83% | +25% | +67% | +50% | +267% | +267% | +200% | +50% |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | - | - | - | -20% | -75% | - | -67% | -20% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -37% | -4% | -13% | +106% | - | +121% | -18% | -28% | -14% | -37% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ogmore Valley
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Ogmore Valley's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021