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 May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porthcawl East Central crime rate of 8.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Porthcawl East Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mary Street with total crimes: 7
  • Reynallt Place with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bridgend.

    • 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 areas in the Bridgend.

  • 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 May 2025 the Porthcawl East Central has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 8.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Porthcawl East Central)CrimesRank (Porthcawl East Central)CrimesRank (Porthcawl East Central)
Bridgend Central160 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre87 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher77 41,016 2752 5
Caerau64 7771 5841 3
Oldcastle84 3670 9806 4
Cornelly76 5800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr47 11745 6667 8
Pencoed and Penprysg48 9730 7620 9
Maesteg East58 8509 12596 11
Garw Valley48 10647 10613 10
Maesteg West44 12524 11580 12
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 14452 13380 13
Brackla West39 13265 17283 17
Cefn-glas18 19323 16307 14
Newton33 15449 14306 15
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower29 16356 15299 16
Ogmore Vale23 17187 19147 21
Llangynwyd10 23186 20175 18
Aberkenfig11 22192 18160 20
Brackla East Central21 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Nant-y-moel16 20100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central9 24131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Nottage6 2873 2767 26
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Porthcawl East Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202518
February 202516
January 202523
December 202425
November 202412
October 202416
September 202423
August 202434
July 202424
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 202411
August 202418
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Porthcawl East Central in May 2025

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

1. Mary Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Reynallt Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
4. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Poplar Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. The Mercies (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Mackworth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wellfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Philadelphia Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. John Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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