WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Bridgend Central, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bridgend Central, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

183
trending_up +21.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

126.55per 1k
trending_up +1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

10,068

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences67
Anti-social Behaviour34
Public Order25
Criminal Damage & Arson16
Shoplifting12
Other Theft10
Drug Offences5
Burglary3
Theft from Person3
Robbery3
Weapons Possession2
Vehicle Crime2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Quarella Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1
11
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Criminal damage and arson: 2
9
On or near Market Street Map
Drugs: 2Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 2
9
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
9
On or near Dunraven Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1
7
On or near Stryd Wyndham Map
Shoplifting: 3Public order: 2Robbery: 1
7
On or near Tairfelin Map
Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near St Francis Road Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Other crime: 1
5
On or near Highland Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#28safest in Bridgend

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

City Average

75.85per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Texaco, Cowbridge Road

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Anti-social behaviour – Halo Bridgend Life Centre

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

Issued: 3 Jun 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Texaco, Cowbridge Road

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters
We have been in regular contact with management and security staff.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have worked with councils on road safety improvements.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.

Actioned: 3 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Welsh Deaf rugby community day

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Bridgend College - Pencoed Campus, Bridgend

JUL14

Cuppa with a copper

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

AUG14

Cuppa with a copper

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

SEP14

Cuppa with a copper

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

OCT14

Cuppa with a copper

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

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