Crime Rates at South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DU

South Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around South Road (CF36 3DU) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 2.0% lower than the Nottage average (16.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Road (CF36 3DU), the main crime hotspot is near Suffolk Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.