Maesteg West — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
62 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (45): ▲ 17 (38%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences24 · 39%
- Shoplifting11 · 18%
- Criminal damage and arson8 · 13%
- Anti-social behaviour7 · 11%
- Public order7 · 11%
- Other theft4 · 6%
- Burglary1 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
38 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified18 · 47%
- Unable to prosecute suspect16 · 42%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 11%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-05-21
Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-05-21
1 Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
'We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance. Extra patrols have been carried out by the mounted section and assistance from NST. We have completed SWL Business town centre surveys
Set: 2026-03-05
Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
'ASB will remain a high priority for the neighbourhood team. We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas/We have submitted ASB referrals / We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues/We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB/.Police Officers have issued Section 35 notices/We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles and confiscated 1 e-scooter.
Set: 2026-03-05
Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns We have visited shops that are repeat victims of crime multiple times a day to provide a police presence and offer reassurance
Set: 2025-12-09
Antisocial behaviour - Town Centre
'We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified area. We have submitted ASB referrals. Patrols ongoing
Set: 2025-12-09
Parking Concerns - Exchange Street / Upper Street / Court Street
We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies South Wales Fire and Rescue Service We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities. Priority finalised
Set: 2025-12-09
Shoplifting - Aldi & B&M
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
Set: 2025-09-12
Road safety & speeding
We have carried out a Road Safety Operation targeting speeding and seat belts. This was a joint operation with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and South Wales Police. Priority finalised
Set: 2025-09-12
Antisocial behaviour - Town centre
We have carried out high- visibility patrols in the identified areas. We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues in the town centre. In response to issues a Section 35 Dispersal Order was issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 that allows an officer to direct a person to leave a public area for up to 48 hours.
Set: 2025-09-12
Public events & surgeries
Meet your local officer
2026-08-14 · Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall, 27 Talbot Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2026-09-03 · Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall, 27 Talbot Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2026-10-06 · Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall, 27 Talbot Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2026-11-06 · Greggs, 8 Talbot Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2026-12-10 · Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall, 27 Talbot Street Maesteg
Cuppa with a coppa
2027-01-02 · Greggs, 8 Talbot Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2027-02-04 · Tesco Superstore, Castle Street Maesteg
Meet your local officer
2027-03-17 · Neuadd y Dref Maesteg Town Hall, 27 Talbot Street Maesteg
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in South Wales Police
All South Wales Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-14. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with South Wales Police.