Pencoed is the third 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 Pencoed in 2021 was 35 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 101% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pencoed is the 139th safest small town, and the 5,560th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2019, Pencoed had the worst crime rate in Mid Glamorgan for theft from the person, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2015 was also a bad month for Pencoed residents, when it was Mid Glamorgan's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 6 crimes at a rate of 0.63 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Pencoed are violence and sexual offences, with 159 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 13% higher than 2020's figure of 138 offences and a difference of 2.22 from 2020's crime rate of 15. Pencoed's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
Third Safest
Small Towns, Mid Glamorgan
112% lower, regional crime rate
Wales
116% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Pencoed is 112% lower than Wales and 116% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Pencoed 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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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 335 |
| 2020 | 36 | 338 |
| 2019 | 48 | 454 |
| 2018 | 40 | 380 |
| 2017 | 42 | 396 |
| 2016 | 38 | 356 |
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| Pencoed | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 134 | 14.16 | 11,817 | 26.34 | 86% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.21 | 94 | 0.21 | 0% safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.06 | 1,199 | 2.67 | 152% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 39 | 4.12 | 3,382 | 7.54 | 83% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.42 | 1,334 | 2.97 | 607% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 1.06 | 838 | 1.87 | 76% safer |
| Other Theft | 26 | 2.75 | 2,037 | 4.54 | 65% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.21 | 170 | 0.38 | 81% safer |
| Public Order | 52 | 5.49 | 5,053 | 11.26 | 105% safer |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.06 | 1,638 | 3.65 | 244% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.11 | 122 | 0.27 | 145% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 20 | 2.11 | 1,077 | 2.40 | 14% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 159 | 16.80 | 14,936 | 33.29 | 98% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 187 | 21.37 | 66% safer |
| Laleston | 410 | 30.79 | 15% safer |
| Pencoed | 335 | 35.39 | - |
| Llanharan | 331 | 39.45 | 10% more dangerous |
| Brackla | 571 | 47.32 | 25% more dangerous |
| Llantwit Fardre | 777 | 49.75 | 29% more dangerous |
| Pyle | 385 | 49.88 | 29% more dangerous |
| Garw Valley | 396 | 50.63 | 30% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Heoleithin | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Fairlawn Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Bro-Deg | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodland Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Red Oaks | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Heol-Y-Geifr | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodland Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Meadow Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodland Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Heol Bryncwtyn | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Glossop Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bryn Pobydd | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Heol Fach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Fairlawn Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Tywod Vale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 12 | 11 | 21 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.85 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.8 | 6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.63 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.21 | 0.53 | 0.21 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Public Order | 5 | 6 | 4.0 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.21 | 0.21 | - | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 21 | 15 | 17 | Safer |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pencoed | 35.39 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 47% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 57% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 61% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 61% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 68% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 71% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 77% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Pencoed change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Pencoed saw a 367% increase in anti-social behaviour. Pencoed saw a large fall in drugs during October, when it fell by 80% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +133% | +225% | +244% | +71% | +13% | -25% | +180% | -31% | +367% | +129% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -60% | -17% | -56% | -75% | - | +300% | +50% | -50% | -50% | -50% |
| Drugs | +50% | +300% | - | -67% | - | - | +100% | -80% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | - |
| Other Theft | - | -50% | - | -57% | -67% | -75% | -63% | -33% | - | -40% |
| Public Order | -50% | - | -71% | +100% | -60% | +40% | +50% | -63% | -17% | - |
| Shoplifting | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | +167% | +100% | -33% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | +150% | - | -40% | - | - | +200% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -47% | -60% | -65% | +75% | +40% | -36% | -38% | -14% | -58% | -69% |
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