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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    24

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Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
May 2025 78 9.5%
Jun 2025 71 8.7%
Jul 2025 59 7.2%
Aug 2025 70 8.6%
Sep 2025 94 11.5%
Oct 2025 69 8.4%
Nov 2025 84 10.3%
Dec 2025 54 6.6%
Jan 2026 56 6.8%
Feb 2026 56 6.8%
Mar 2026 70 8.6%
Apr 2026 57 7%

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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

  • Police Constable

    Andrew Purser

  • PCSO

    Evan Stone

  • PCSO

    Leighton Rees

  • PCSO

    Michael Rees

  • PCSO

    Steven Bowen

Policing priorities

  • Priority:

    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    Drug use & dealing – (Throughout ward)

    Issued 26 May 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months.

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB – Porthcawl Metrolink

    Issued 26 May 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB – Harbour

    Issued 26 May 2026

    Action taken:

    Action taken is updated every three months.

    Actioned 07 September 2026

  • Priority:

    Obstructive parking – Outside takeaway premises (New Road, Station Hill, Eastern Promenade)

    Issued 12 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other
    We have moved on vehicles to a safer location
    We have liaised with local businesses to assist us in Road Safety concerns.

    Actioned 26 May 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB – Use of E-scooters and E-bikes (Throughout ward)

    Issued 12 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
    We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.

    Actioned 26 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Drug Use & Dealing - Throughout East Central ward

    Issued 12 March 2026

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
    We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

    Actioned 26 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Obstructive parking – Outside takeaway premises (New Road, Station Hill, Eastern Promenade)

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have conducted joint partnership patrols with Civil Enforcement Officers and continue to share intel.
    We have moved on vehicles to a safer location.
    We have liaised with local businesses to assist us in Road Safety concerns

    Actioned 12 March 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB – Use of E-scooters and E-bikes (Throughout ward)

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
    We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.

    Actioned 12 March 2026

  • Priority:

    ASB – Hi-Tide (Youths congregating and attempting to break into vacant stalls)

    Issued 12 December 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
    We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence

    Actioned 12 March 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social behaviour – Youths congregating in the wooden areas surrounding The Wilderness Lake Porthcawl and Porthcawl Skatepark.

    Issued 15 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence.
    We have submitted ASB referrals.
    We liaised with partners regarding the Porthcawl regeneration and discussed target hardening with landowners.
    We worked alongside Bridgend Youth Service who provided the Youth bus to discuss issues.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.
    The residents who have been directly affected by ASB have been visited and are kept up to date with actions by both Police and Partners.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Parking concerns – Outside takeaway premises (New Road, Station Hill and Eastern Promenade)

    Issued 15 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other.
    We issued PACT warning notices to unattended vehicles and requested drivers to park elsewhere when present.
    BCBC have reinforced the lines making them clearer.
    We have conducted leaflet drops in affected communities.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Concern for persons walking through the Subway that links John Street to Station Hill.

    Issued 15 September 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have attended the local schools and highlighted the concerns raised and provided them with advice regarding the signage of no cycling.
    The local Councillor has submitted a referral for the mirror to be replaced.
    The lighting issue has been resolved by National Grid.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.

    Actioned 12 December 2025

  • Priority:

    Antisocial behaviour

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas daily.
    We have liaised with partners regarding regeneration and discussed target hardening with landowners.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.
    The residents directly affected by ASB have been visited and kept up to date with action by both Police and Partners.
    With regards to the Monster Park, we have monitored the concerns raised and have engaged with homeless persons and linked in with local homeless support.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Parking concerns - obstructive or dangerous parking

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
    We have liaised with BCBC Civil Enforcement Officers and carried out joint patrols in hot spot locations.
    We have conducted leaflet drops in affected communities.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

  • Priority:

    Road Safety & Speeding

    Issued 17 June 2025

    Action taken:

    We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
    We have patrolled with speed guns in the following locations:
    Woodland Avenue
    Bridgend Road
    Heol y Goedwig
    A4106
    All results have been conveyed to partner agencies. Vehicles in excess of the speed limit have been sent a warning letter.
    We have visited schools to deliver awareness campaigns on road safety.
    Residents have been updated via PACT meetings and through SWL messaging.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

Meetings and events

Cadwaladers - Cuppa with a Coppa

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Fri 26 June 2026

Cadwaladers, 32 Esplanade Porthcawl

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Porthcawl EAST PACT Meeting

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Fri 03 July 2026

Griffin Park, Porthcawl

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Costa - Cuppa with a Coppa

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Tue 14 July 2026

Costa Coffee, 67 John Street Porthcawl

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Cadwaladers - Cuppa with a Coppa

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Mon 10 August 2026

Cadwaladers, 32 Esplanade Porthcawl

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