Porthcawl Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Porthcawl during March 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 38.3% of all reported crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes are 1% below the national rate, suggesting a unique local dynamic. The area's 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, 9% below the UK average of 7.8, indicates a generally safer profile. Anti-social behaviour (19.1% of total crimes) and drugs offences (8.7%) further shape the crime picture, with the latter 122% above the UK average. This imbalance may reflect Porthcawl's coastal character, where transient populations and seasonal tourism could contribute to specific patterns. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period with lengthening evenings—may partly explain the rise in violent crimes, as outdoor activity increases and the area's retail and leisure sectors become more active. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of burglary (2.6%) and vehicle crime (0.9%) suggest a lower risk of property-related offences compared to the UK, linked to the area's compact built-up nature and community policing presence. The mix of crimes, with violence and anti-social behaviour dominating, illustrates an area grappling with interpersonal conflicts and substance-related issues, while maintaining a lower overall crime rate than the national average.

March 2025 saw a 300% surge in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 150% increase in shoplifting (4 to 10), suggests shifting patterns in property-related offences. The dominance of violent crimes—44 incidents, or 38.3% of the total—contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 1% below the national rate. Meanwhile, drugs offences in Porthcawl were 122% above the UK average (0.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000), a figure that may partly explain the rise in 'other theft' crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 19.1% of total crimes, was 12% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's coastal character and seasonal transition. The 56.3% drop in public order offences (16 to 7) contrasts with the 12% UK-wide deficit, illustrating a combination of local factors.

Porthcawl's crime rate in March 2025 rose 38.6% compared to February's 5.1 per 1,000, reaching 7.1 per 1,000. This increase, though still 9% below the UK average, reflects a shift in local patterns. Daily crime averaged 4 incidents per day over 31 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported activity. Over the month, one crime occurred for every 141 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the population. While this aligns with broader UK trends, the specific mix of crimes in Porthcawl reveals distinct local dynamics. The population of 16,260 means each resident faces a 0.07% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime this month, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety despite the upward trend. This perspective helps residents gauge their risk in relation to both local and national benchmarks.