Crime in Pyle: statistics, rates and trends
1,193 crimes were recorded in Pyle in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (553), public order (168) and anti-social behaviour (140) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 601st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pyle | Bridgend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,193 | 12,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 84.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,846 | 147,530 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pyle peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,542 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,170). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,193 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,224 | 82.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,343 | 90.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,183 | 79.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,170 | 78.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,267 | 85.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,542 | 103.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,344 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,353 | 91.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pyle recorded notably more public order (70% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (63% below) and vehicle crime (61% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 94 to 115, while other crime fell from 37 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 553 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 168 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Pyle; the highest is Port Talbot (113.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cwmavon (53.0).
Of the 2 areas within Pyle, Cornelly had the highest crime rate (86.6 per 1,000) and Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr the lowest (69.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelly | Neighbourhood | 7,447 | 645 | 86.6 |
| Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr | Neighbourhood | 8,914 | 618 | 69.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Pyle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Bryn-Yr-Orsaf | 41 |
| On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | 30 |
| On or near Heol Las | 26 |
| On or near Mill Meadow | 26 |
| On or near Tir Newydd | 24 |
| On or near Clos Yr Hen Eglwys | 23 |
| On or near Ffald Road | 23 |
| On or near Lon-Y-Cariadon | 19 |
Of the 1,053 crimes in Pyle with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 20.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 18.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Pyle has an estimated population of 14,846 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pyle average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pyle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Pyle a safe place to live?
Pyle recorded 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 601st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Pyle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 553 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (168).
Is crime in Pyle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pyle was down 3% on the year before: 1,193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pyle?
About 14,846 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pyle?
Pyle is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.