Crime in Pencoed: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Pencoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Pencoed at a glance
- Crime trends in Pencoed
- Types of crime in Pencoed
- Pencoed compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Pencoed
- Streets with the most crime in Pencoed
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pencoed
- Population and deprivation in Pencoed
- Questions about crime in Pencoed
- About this data
567 crimes were recorded in Pencoed in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pencoed has the 1,025th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pencoed | Bridgend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 567 | 12,344 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 83.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,957 | 147,530 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pencoed was highest in the year to July 2024 (658 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (532). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 567 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 614 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 658 | 66.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 596 | 59.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 532 | 53.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 550 | 55.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 609 | 61.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 551 | 55.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 543 | 54.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pencoed over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-65%) and vehicle crime (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 26.9 | 0.79 | +6% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.9 | 1.19 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +53% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -10% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -56% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.0 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pencoed
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pencoed recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pencoed
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pencoed recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pencoed
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pencoed recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pencoed
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pencoed recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pencoed
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pencoed recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pencoed
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pencoed recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pencoed
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pencoed recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pencoed
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pencoed recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pencoed
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pencoed recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pencoed
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pencoed recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pencoed
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pencoed recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pencoed
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pencoed recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pencoed, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pencoed.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pencoed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | +51% |
| Bridgend | 5,104 | 97.5 | +71% |
| Sarn | 1,089 | 86.0 | +51% |
| Tonyrefail | 840 | 84.5 | +48% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -31% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | +26% |
| Tonypandy | 1,365 | 79.2 | +39% |
| Porth | 1,262 | 97.9 | +72% |
1 areas within Pencoed, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Pencoed and Penprysg had the highest rate (56.9 per 1,000) and Pencoed and Penprysg the lowest (56.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed and Penprysg | Neighbourhood | 9,957 | 567 | 56.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pencoed over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Clos Y Ffowndri | 21 |
| On or near Penybont Road | 20 |
| On or near Erw Ifan | 14 |
| On or near Cae Glas | 13 |
| On or near Glossop Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Heol Ewenny | 13 |
| On or near Glan Ewenny Meadows | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pencoed over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Pencoed has an estimated population of 9,957. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pencoed sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pencoed |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Pencoed a safe place to live?
Pencoed recorded 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pencoed?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (79).
Is crime in Pencoed going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pencoed was down 8% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pencoed?
Pencoed is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pencoed. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.