WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

porthcawl east central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for porthcawl east central, localized within bridgend.

Total Crimes

trending_down -8.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.51per 1k

trending_down -1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,689

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences18

Shoplifting12

Anti-social Behaviour3

Public Order3

Other Theft2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Vehicle Crime2

Burglary1

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near John Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Shoplifting: 4Vehicle crime: 1	10
On or near Poplar Crescent Map	Other theft: 2Public order: 2	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Wellfield Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near St David'S Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Cilparc Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 1	1