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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    66

  • Anti-social behaviour

    33

  • Public order

    25

  • Criminal damage and arson

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Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
May 2025 160 8.3%
Jun 2025 155 8.1%
Jul 2025 173 9%
Aug 2025 203 10.6%
Sep 2025 144 7.5%
Oct 2025 199 10.4%
Nov 2025 171 8.9%
Dec 2025 126 6.6%
Jan 2026 122 6.4%
Feb 2026 138 7.2%
Mar 2026 150 7.8%
Apr 2026 180 9.4%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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Your team

  • Sergeant

    Darren Thomas

  • Police Constable

    Christopher Sparkes

  • Police Constable

    Kieran Trowbridge

  • PCSO

    Callum Jones

  • PCSO

    Craig Western

  • PCSO

    Gracie-May Paskell

  • PCSO

    John Gosby

  • PCSO

    Lisa Jane Moore

  • PCSO

    Michelle Rees

  • PCSO

    Natasha Jenkins

  • PCSO

    Paul Galtry

  • PCSO

    Richard Thomas

Policing priorities

  • Priority:

    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- Children from Bridgend and Maesteg are causing a nuisance in the town centre, climbing on buildings and causing criminal damage

    Issued 03 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months.

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street

    Issued 03 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months.

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street

    Issued 03 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months.

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- Children from Bridgend and Maesteg are causing a nuisance in the town centre, climbing on buildings and causing criminal damage.

    Issued 06 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have issued ASB referrals
    We have been in regular contact with management and security staff
    All results have been conveyed to partner agencies

    Actioned 03 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street

    Issued 06 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters
    We have been in regular contact with management and security staff.
    We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.

    Actioned 03 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street

    Issued 06 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have issued ASB referrals
    We continue to share information regarding incidents with partner agencies
    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

    Actioned 03 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- Children from Bridgend and Maesteg are causing a nuisance in the town centre, climbing on buildings and causing criminal damage.

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.

    Actioned 06 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.

    Actioned 06 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.

    Actioned 06 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour in the town centre- children causing a nuisance and climbing on the scaffolding of the Wilkinsons building.

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    We have supported community events to promote safety and reporting.
    We have worked with the local authority to secure the building.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting and Retail Crime - SPAR, Quarella Road

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted high- visibility patrols.
    We have utilised the storenet radio to communicate with shops and BCBC CCTV.
    We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence, offer crime prevention advice and encourage reporting.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Homeless people – People setting up tents on Canberra Road

    Issued 12 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services and homeless charities.
    The Community Safety Partnership team have issued Community Protection Warnings.
    Safer Streets have cleaned the area.
    We have worked with the council and residents to remove the homeless from the area.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Shoplifting & Retail Crime - Bridgend town Centre (Spar & Boots)

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted high-visibility patrols the town centre.
    We have utilised the storenet radio to communicate with shops and BCBC CCTV.
    We have attended quarterly meetings for the town centre.
    We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance.
    We have referred subjects to the drug intervention programme.
    We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services and homeless charities.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices.

    Actioned 11 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Public Order - Town Centre

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices.
    Police Officers have issued Community Protection Notices.
    We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services and homeless charities.
    We have conducted high- visibility patrols the town centre.

    Actioned 11 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Drug use & dealing - Town Centre (Lane behind Beats Café)

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
    We have patrolled jointly with substance misuse services.
    Police Officers have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
    Police Officers have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows.
    We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.

    Actioned 11 September 2025

Meetings and events

Link in with partnership agencies

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sun 14 June 2026

CF31 4AZ, Park Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 17 June 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sun 21 June 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 24 June 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Cuppa with a Copper

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Wed 24 June 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Link in with partnership agencies

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Sun 28 June 2026

CF31 4AZ, Park Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 01 July 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Thu 02 July 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 08 July 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper at rhiw indoor market

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Mon 13 July 2026

The Rhiw Shopping Centre | Canolfan Siopa Y Rhiw, Nolton Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 15 July 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Tue 21 July 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 22 July 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 29 July 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sun 02 August 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 05 August 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Cupper with a copper - rhiw market

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Tue 11 August 2026

Bridgend Market, The Rhiw Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 12 August 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 19 August 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Fri 21 August 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 26 August 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wed 02 September 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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cuppa with a copper Wildmill community centre

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wed 02 September 2026

Wildmill Community Centre, 1 Tairfelin Bridgend

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Cupper with a copper - rhiw market

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Mon 14 September 2026

Bridgend Market, The Rhiw Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Mon 21 September 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Fri 02 October 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Cupper with a copper - rhiw market

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Mon 12 October 2026

Bridgend Market, The Rhiw Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wed 21 October 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Mon 02 November 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Cupper with a copper - rhiw market

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wed 18 November 2026

Bridgend Market, The Rhiw Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sat 21 November 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wed 02 December 2026

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Cupper with a copper - rhiw market

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Wed 16 December 2026

Bridgend Market, The Rhiw Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Mon 21 December 2026

10 Park Street Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sat 02 January 2027

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Thu 21 January 2027

10 Park Street Bridgend

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Meet Your PCSO

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Tue 02 February 2027

Halo Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street Bridgend

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Information sharing with Parter agencies

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Sun 21 February 2027

10 Park Street Bridgend

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