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Oldcastle — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Contact the team

email
swp101@south-wales.police.uk

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use South Wales Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

71 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (72): ▼ 1 (1%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences23 · 32%
  • Shoplifting18 · 25%
  • Anti-social behaviour14 · 20%
  • Public order7 · 10%
  • Criminal damage and arson3 · 4%
  • Other theft2 · 3%
  • Bicycle theft1 · 1%
  • Burglary1 · 1%

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

60 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect28 · 47%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified18 · 30%
  • Awaiting court outcome13 · 22%
  • Local resolution1 · 2%

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

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Texaco, Cowbridge Road

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Anti-social behaviour – Halo Bridgend Life Centre

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

We have worked with councils on road safety improvements. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.

Set: 2026-03-10

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Texaco, Cowbridge Road

We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters We have been in regular contact with management and security staff. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Set: 2026-03-10

Anti-social behaviour – Halo Bridgend Life Centre

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued ASB referrals We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.

Set: 2026-03-10

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have conducted joint partnership patrols with civil enforcement officers and continue to share intel with each other. We are also in regular contact with the school regarding our concerns and have requested the school send correspondence to parents via newsletters. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles. We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use.

Set: 2025-12-12

Shoplifting and Retail Crime – Texaco, Cowbridge Road

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Bridgend County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.

Set: 2025-12-12

Anti-social behaviour – Halo Bridgend Life Centre

We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have supported community events to promote safety and reporting.

Set: 2025-12-12

Parking concerns - Brynteg Comprehensive School

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles. We have educated parents and young people about safe vehicle use.

Set: 2025-09-15

Public events & surgeries

Cuppa with a copper

2026-07-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-07-14 · The Bridge Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2026-08-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2026-09-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2026-10-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2026-11-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2026-12-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Cuppa with a copper

2027-01-14 · Heol Loveluck Bridgend

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Official Oldcastle team page on South Wales Police's site

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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.