Crime in Pyle: statistics, rates and trends
1,171 crimes were recorded in Pyle in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
1,171 crimes were recorded in Pyle in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 555 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Pyle has the 638th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pyle | Bridgend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,171 | 12,344 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.9 | 83.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,846 | 147,530 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pyle was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,520 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,144). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,171 | 78.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,264 | 85.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,339 | 90.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,144 | 77.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,193 | 80.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,287 | 86.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,520 | 102.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,361 | 91.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,352 | 91.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pyle 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-44%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 37.4 | 1.09 | -8% |
| Public order | 163 | 11.0 | 1.65 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 9.0 | 0.59 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +14% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 2.8 | 0.33 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -6% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -25% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +4% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pyle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pyle recorded 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pyle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pyle recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pyle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pyle recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pyle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pyle recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pyle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pyle recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pyle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pyle recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pyle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pyle recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pyle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pyle recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pyle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pyle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pyle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pyle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pyle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pyle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pyle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pyle recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pyle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pyle recorded 2 reports 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pyle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pyle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Pyle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pyle.
2 areas within Pyle, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cornelly had the highest rate (84.7 per 1,000) and Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr the lowest (68.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelly | Neighbourhood | 7,447 | 631 | 84.7 |
| Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr | Neighbourhood | 8,914 | 609 | 68.3 |
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 Pyle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Bryn-Yr-Orsaf | 40 |
| On or near Heol Las | 28 |
| On or near Ael-Y-Bryn | 25 |
| On or near Tir Newydd | 24 |
| On or near Mill Meadow | 22 |
| On or near Pil-Y-Cynffig | 21 |
| On or near Clos Yr Hen Eglwys | 20 |
| On or near Heol Tegfryn | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pyle 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 | 424 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 192 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Pyle has an estimated population of 14,846. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pyle sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pyle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Pyle a safe place to live?
Pyle recorded 78.9 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 Pyle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 555 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (163).
Is crime in Pyle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pyle was down 7% on the year before: 1,171 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,264 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pyle?
Pyle 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 Pyle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.