Pencoed Crime Overview
Pencoed is the second safest small town in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 5 safest overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Pencoed in 2020 was 36 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Mid Glamorgan's overall crime rate, coming in 92% lower than the Mid Glamorgan rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Pencoed is the 180th safest small town, and the 5,250th 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 138 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 15. This is 47% lower than 2019's figure of 203 offences and a difference of 6.87 from 2019's crime rate of 21. Pencoed's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Pencoed to other towns and cities
See how Pencoed shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Pencoed and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Pencoed Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Pencoed This Year
| Pencoed | Mid Glamorgan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 195 | 20.60 | 15,505 | 34.56 | 68% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.11 | 114 | 0.25 | 127% safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.85 | 1,252 | 2.79 | 228% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 45 | 4.75 | 3,480 | 7.76 | 63% safer |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.22 | 1,522 | 3.39 | 53% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 1.16 | 736 | 1.64 | 41% safer |
| Other Theft | 26 | 2.75 | 2,035 | 4.54 | 65% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.21 | 178 | 0.40 | 90% safer |
| Public Order | 38 | 4.01 | 4,416 | 9.84 | 145% safer |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.85 | 1,623 | 3.62 | 27% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 21 | 2.22 | 1,231 | 2.74 | 23% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 138 | 14.58 | 14,041 | 31.30 | 115% safer |
Crime in Pencoed Compared To Mid Glamorgan
Pencoed Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont-y-clun | 203 | 23.20 | 54% safer |
| Pencoed | 338 | 35.71 | - |
| Laleston | 481 | 36.12 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Llanharan | 348 | 41.47 | 14% more dangerous |
| Llantwit Fardre | 702 | 44.95 | 21% more dangerous |
| Brackla | 595 | 49.30 | 28% more dangerous |
| Treorchy | 400 | 52.01 | 31% more dangerous |
Pencoed Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 12 | 11 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.21 | - | 0.32 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.85 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.9 | 4.8 | 6 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 0.63 | 1.2 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.21 | 0.53 | 0.21 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.1 | 5 | 6 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.95 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 16 | 21 | 15 | Safer |
Changes In Pencoed's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Pencoed to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Pencoed | 35.71 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 47% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 54% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 57% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 58% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 63% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 65% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 67% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 73% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 74% more dangerous |
Crime in Pencoed During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Pencoed
What police force serves Pencoed?
Pencoed's local territorial police force is the South Wales Police.How dangerous is Pencoed?
Pencoed is the second safest small town in Mid Glamorgan.What is Pencoed's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Pencoed are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Pencoed?
Pencoed's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021