WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Oldcastle, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Oldcastle, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

57
trending_down -9.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

80.37per 1k
trending_down -3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,183

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Shoplifting14
Public Order10
Anti-social Behaviour5
Other Crime3
Other Theft2
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near Brynteg Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Five Bells Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Heol Loveluck Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near The Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Mount Earl Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Pen-Y-Banc Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Picton Gardens Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Ewenny Road Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Bridgend district.

Local Rank

#20safest in Bridgend

City Average

75.85per 1k

Local Policing

Oldcastle

South Wales Police

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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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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

AUG14

Cuppa with a copper

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Heol Loveluck Bridgend

SEP14

Cuppa with a copper

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schedule

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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