Burglary Rates in Porthcawl West Central
Bridgend, Wales
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Porthcawl West Central recorded 6 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 64% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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6
1.22 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
449
91.2 per 1,000 residents
How does Porthcawl West Central rank?
Within Bridgend
14 of 28 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
15th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Porthcawl West Central
Source: Census 2021 · 2,296 households
The most common property type in Porthcawl West Central is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Porthcawl West Central homeowners
Most homes in Porthcawl West Central are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.