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Canol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend Central

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

Paul Galtry (South Wales Police, PCSO, Bridgend Central - Town Centre)

Paul Galtry

PCSO

07805301480

John Gosby (South Wales Police, PCSO, Bridgend Central - Town Centre )

John Gosby

PCSO

07779990769

Callum Jones (South Wales Police, PCSO, Oldcastle & Newcastle)

Callum Jones

PCSO

07977570961

Lisa Jane Moore (South Wales Police, PCSO, Bridgend Central - Town Centre)

Lisa Jane Moore

PCSO

07805301434

Christopher Sparkes (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Bridgend Central, Coity, Litchard & Pendre)

Christopher Sparkes

Police Constable

07773663053

Darren Thomas (South Wales Police, Sergeant, Bridgend NPT)

Darren Thomas

Sergeant

07870915667

Kieran Trowbridge (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Bridgend Town Centre, Oldcastle, Wildmill)

Kieran Trowbridge

Police Constable

07581030132

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

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 is updated every three months.

Actioned 12 December 2025

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Boots, Caroline Street

Issued 12 December 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 12 December 2025

Homeless people – People sleeping in doorway on Adare Street

Issued 12 December 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 12 December 2025

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

Issued 12 September 2025

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

Shoplifting and Retail Crime - SPAR, Quarella Road

Issued 12 September 2025

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

Homeless people – People setting up tents on Canberra Road

Issued 12 September 2025

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

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

Issued 17 June 2025

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

Public Order - Town Centre

Issued 17 June 2025

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

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

Issued 17 June 2025

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

Latest South Wales Updates

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Local Priorities House burglary Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding House burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. we have had an increase in dwelling burglary's around the Bridgend area....

South Wales Police
31/01/2026 13:32

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theft from vehicals

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Over the passed few weeks we have noticed an inc...

South Wales Police
30/01/2026 17:29

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Local Priorities Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of) Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. we have had a number of vans being broken into a...

South Wales Police
26/01/2026 08:40

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Vehicle Crime

Hello, There has been recent reports of thefts from vehicles in the Rhondda area last night. In particular, vehicles where tools were stolen. Below we have listed a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what's in it, safe. Too...

South Wales Police
24/01/2026 16:51

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Child Car Seat Clinic Halfords Bridgend

Free car seat checks for little ones from accredited practitioners? We and our partners have got you covered. 🤝As part of #OpAtal, we’re continuing to work with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Good Egg Safety, Go Safe Wales and Gwent Police to ...

South Wales Police
17/01/2026 21:53

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Wildmill Perception Survey

Dear Resident Please spare five minutes to complete the South Wales Listens Perception Survey. Thank you Cymerwch bum munud os gwelwch yn dda i gwblhau Arolwg Cysyniad Gwrandawiadau De Cymru. Diolch {SURVEY [South Wales Listens Survey ...

South Wales Police
13/01/2026 14:21

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Police 999/101 Call Handler - Incident Risk and Resolution Officer

Hello Resident If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Public Service Centre, where our operators deal with emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, and dispatch these calls to our police officers, we will be opening t...

South Wales Police
21/12/2025 15:46

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Christmas update

Merry Christmas from your locale neighbour Policing team, It has been another busy year for us . We are continuing to target criminals who are causing issues in your area. Perusing drug dealers and users who are making your community unsafe. ...

South Wales Police
14/12/2025 15:03

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