Crime Rate in Porthcawl East Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porthcawl East Central

The total recorded crimes in Porthcawl East Central, Bridgend, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porthcawl East Central crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Porthcawl East Central, encompassing approximately 9,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Porthcawl East Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Well Street with total crimes: 9
  • Mackworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Porthcawl East Central?

To understand the safety of Porthcawl East Central, we need to analyze Porthcawl East Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Porthcawl East Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 709 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Porthcawl East Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Porthcawl East Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bridgend average, with 674 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Porthcawl East Central witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Porthcawl East Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Porthcawl East Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Porthcawl East Central has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Porthcawl East Central crimes were 709. The crime rate of Porthcawl East Central in 2024 was 75.82 (year) or 6.32 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Porthcawl East Central were around 674 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.08 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)CrimesRank (Bridgend)
Bridgend Central151 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre83 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher78 31,016 2752 5
Caerau69 4771 5841 3
Oldcastle54 9670 9806 4
Cornelly64 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr53 10745 6667 8
Pencoed and Penprysg59 7730 7620 9
Maesteg East54 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley52 11647 10613 10
Maesteg West42 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower38 13356 15299 16
Cefn-glas11 23323 16307 14
Newton30 15449 14306 15
Brackla West28 16265 17283 17
Brackla East Central26 17184 21144 22
Llangynwyd14 21186 20175 18
Aberkenfig20 18192 18160 20
Blackmill12 22173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale15 20187 19147 21
Porthcawl West Central16 19131 23119 25
Nant-y-moel9 24100 25128 23
Pen-y-fai8 25129 24124 24
Nottage6 2673 2767 26
Brackla West Central6 2776 2658 27
Rest Bay3 2849 2853 28

Porthcawl East Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202523
December 202425
November 202412
October 202416
September 202423
August 202434
July 202424
June 202430
May 202418
April 202421

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Porthcawl East Central in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Porthcawl East Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Well Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Mackworth Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. The Square (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Heol-Fair (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lakeview Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Wellfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Fenton Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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