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Pencoed and Penprysg — 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

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Recorded crime — June 2026

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

Compared with May 2026 (51): ▲ 6 (12%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences26 · 46%
  • Public order16 · 28%
  • Anti-social behaviour5 · 9%
  • Criminal damage and arson2 · 4%
  • Other theft2 · 4%
  • Vehicle crime2 · 4%
  • Other crime2 · 4%
  • 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

40 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect22 · 55%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified14 · 35%
  • Awaiting court outcome2 · 5%
  • Local resolution1 · 3%
  • Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 3%

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 across Pencoed

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Youth & Vehicle Anti-social behaviour - Ongoing ASB in Felindre Road and Halo Leisure Centre.

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-03

Shoplifting and Retail Crime across Pencoed

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

Set: 2026-03-19

Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings. We have moved on vehicles to a safer location

Set: 2026-03-19

Youth & Vehicle Anti-social behaviour - Ongoing ASB in Felindre Road and Halo Leisure Centre.

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. 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 run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.

Set: 2026-03-19

Shoplifting and Retail Crime across Pencoed

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: 2025-12-15

Reduce parking issues in the surrounding streets of Pencoed Primary School due to the closure of St. David's Church carpark.

We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles. We have worked with councils on road safety improvements. We have educated local businesses and residents about safe and legal parking

Set: 2025-12-15

Youth & Vehicle Anti-social behaviour - Ongoing ASB in Felindre Road and Halo Leisure Centre.

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued ASB referrals

Set: 2025-12-15

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance

We have conducted high- visibility patrols and gathered intelligence. We have submitted ASB referrals. We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB. There was an active POP plan in the most affected area, Redlands Close. We have conducted joint visits with housing officers to speak with the parents of the youths and explain the repercussions to their tenancy.

Set: 2025-09-12

Public events & surgeries

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-07-14 · The Bridge Bridgend

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-07-24 · Pencoed Welfare Hall, Heol-Y-Groes Bridgend

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-08-24 · Pencoed Welfare Hall, Heol-Y-Groes Bridgend

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-09-24 · Pencoed Welfare Hall, Heol-Y-Groes Bridgend

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

Official Pencoed and Penprysg 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.