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Canol Dwyrain Porthcawl - Porthcawl East 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

Alex Carey (South Wales Police, PCSO, Porthcawl East Central & Newton )

Alex Carey

PCSO

07816280391

Andrew Purser (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Newton and Porthcawl Central East)

Andrew Purser

Police Constable

07870 919312

Leighton Rees (South Wales Police, PCSO, Porthcawl East Central & Newton )

Leighton Rees

PCSO

07805301492

Tim Russell (South Wales Police , Neighbourhood Sector Inspector , Bridgend )

Tim Russell

Neighbourhood Sector Inspector

07584770681

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

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

Issued 15 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 15 September 2025

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

Issued 15 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 15 September 2025

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

Issued 15 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Antisocial behaviour

Issued 17 June 2025

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

Parking concerns - obstructive or dangerous parking

Issued 17 June 2025

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

Road Safety & Speeding

Issued 17 June 2025

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

Latest South Wales Updates

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Porthcawl EAST PACT Meeting : Fri 07 Nov 18:00

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25/10/2025 21:55

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18/10/2025 19:56

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Local Priorities Drug dealing Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Drug dealing as a concern in yo...

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08/09/2025 14:39

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Local Priorities Drug dealing Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Drug dealing as a concern in yo...

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08/09/2025 14:39

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