Crime Rate in Porthcawl West Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Porthcawl West Central

The total recorded crimes in Porthcawl West Central, Bridgend, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Porthcawl West Central crime rate of 3.15 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 West Central, encompassing approximately 2,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Porthcawl West Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 5
  • South Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Porthcawl West Central?

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

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Porthcawl West Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 131 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Porthcawl West Central recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Porthcawl West Central had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 119 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Porthcawl West Central recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Porthcawl West Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Porthcawl West Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Porthcawl West Central has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 24th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Porthcawl West Central crimes were 131. The crime rate of Porthcawl West Central in 2024 was 45.88 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Porthcawl West Central were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.67 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Porthcawl West Central)CrimesRank (Porthcawl West Central)CrimesRank (Porthcawl West 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
Porthcawl East Central75 6709 8674 7
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
Pen-y-fai7 27129 24124 24
Rest Bay9 2549 2853 28
Nottage6 2873 2767 26
Brackla West Central8 2676 2658 27

Porthcawl West Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
July 20242

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Porthcawl West Central in May 2025

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

1. Suffolk Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
2. South Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. George Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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