WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Porthcawl West Central, Bridgend

Comprehensive safety analysis for Porthcawl West Central, localized within Bridgend.

Total Crimes

7
trending_down -30.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.93per 1k
trending_down -1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,547

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Public Order1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Suffolk Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Arlington Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#7safest in Bridgend

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

75.85per 1k

Local Policing

Rest Bay

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Local Priorities

Road Safety & Speeding - Fulmar Road

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Parking concerns – residential areas in Rest Bay

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Vehicle crime - Rest Bay car park

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned: 7 Sep 2026

Vehicle crime - Rest Bay car park

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have delivered engagements on crime prevention advice such as locking doors and removing valuables
We continue to share information regarding incidents with partner agencies

Actioned: 27 May 2026

Road Safety & Speeding - Fulmar Road

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
All results have been conveyed to partner agencies
Vehicles in excess of the speed limit have been sent a warning letter.
Residents have been updated via SWL messaging

Actioned: 27 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN25

Cuppa With a Copper - Rest Bay Cafe

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Rest Bay Café Bar, Lock's Common Road Porthcawl

JUL20

Cuppa With a Copper - Rest Bay Cafe

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Rest Bay Café Bar, Lock's Common Road Porthcawl

AUG17

Cuppa With a Copper - Rest Bay Cafe

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Rest Bay Café Bar, Lock's Common Road Porthcawl

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