Crime Rates at Poplar Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5LG

Poplar Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton , and the 84th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Poplar Avenue (CF36 5LG) in the last 12 months was 119.1 per 1,000 residents and was 178.0% higher than the Newton average (42.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 65.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Avenue (CF36 5LG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.