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Dwyrain Bracla a Llangrallo Isaf - Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Our PCSOs and officers are proud to be integral parts of the communities they serve.
We want to ensure our neighbourhood policing is as efficient and effective as it can be, and our aim is to be the best in the country at understanding and responding to the needs and priorities of each individual community. Your local neighbourhood policing team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area who are both visible and accessible.
Fundamental to our model of neighbourhood policing is engaging with our communities: connecting with individuals, organisations, businesses, schools, workplaces and others; working to understand, respond to, and tackle your concerns and priorities; and putting measures in place to prevent issues from escalating – or from occurring in the first place.
By working together and focusing on early intervention, prevention and problem solving, we can find long-term solutions to local problems.
Please note that to report a crime or incident to South Wales Police, you can visit Home | South Wales Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.
Tîm plismona cymdogaeth Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend Neighbourhood Policing Team
Duane Johns-Smith
Police Constable
07584004007
Chris Martin
PCSO
07584003846
Michelle Rees
PCSO
07779990847
Jon Shorland
Police Constable
07469907957
Christopher Thomas
Sergeant
07584004661
Darren Thomas
Sergeant
07870915667
Craig Western
PCSO
07974084306
Sophie Westwood
PCSO
07483946609
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action Taken |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 07 September 2026 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 01 December 2026 |
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Parking concerns near Coychurch Primary School Issued 07 September 2026 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 01 December 2026 |
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Speeding – Bridgend Industrial Estate & Coychurch Issued 07 September 2026 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 01 December 2026 |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 03 June 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Parking concerns near Coychurch Primary School Issued 03 June 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Speeding – Bridgend Industrial Estate & Coychurch Issued 03 June 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 10 March 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 03 June 2026 |
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Parking concerns near Coychurch Primary School Issued 10 March 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 03 June 2026 |
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Speeding – Bridgend Industrial Estate & Coychurch Issued 10 March 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 03 June 2026 |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 15 December 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 10 March 2026 |
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Parking concerns near Coychurch Primary School. Issued 15 December 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 10 March 2026 |
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Speeding – Bridgend Industrial Estate & Coychurch. Issued 15 December 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 10 March 2026 |
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Parking concerns near schools Issued 12 September 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols around school hours. Actioned 15 December 2025 |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 12 September 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 15 December 2025 |
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Environmental concerns - fly-tipping - Lanes behind Coychurch Issued 12 September 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 15 December 2025 |
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Parking concerns - schools Issued 17 June 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 11 September 2025 |
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Vehicle anti-social behaviour - Bridgend Industrial Estate and dual carriageways Issued 17 June 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 11 September 2025 |
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Environmental concerns - fly-tipping - Lanes behind Coychurch Issued 17 June 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Actioned 11 September 2025 |
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