Crap Towns / Porthcawl / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Porthcawl?
The police recorded 10.3 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Porthcawl from September 2023 to August 2026, 27% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 9.4, down from 9.7 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 9.4 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Port Talbot | 13.6 km | 17.2 |
| Maesteg | 14.2 km | 15.1 |
| Bridgend | 9.4 km | 13.5 |
| Baglan | 18.3 km | 11.9 |
| Sarn | 9.9 km | 10.4 |
| Pyle | 5.0 km | 10.4 |
| Porthcawl | – | 10.3 |
| Tonyrefail | 21.1 km | 9.1 |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 17.8 km | 8.8 |
| Llantwit Major | 17.0 km | 8.4 |
| Pencoed | 14.0 km | 8.3 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |