Editor<p><strong>Worst areas for burglaries in South Wales revealed but ‘shockingly low’ number result in a charge </strong></p><p>South Wales Police has recorded more than 2,100 home burglaries in the last year alone, with just 10% resulting in a person being charged or summonsed, a new investigation has revealed. </p><p>Data obtained by <a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert </a>via Freedom of Information Requests has found that 6,928 residential break-ins have been recorded by South Wales Police in the last three years </p><p>Of the 2,153 home invasions logged last year, just 209 (10%) resulted in a person being charged or summonsed.</p><p>While there will be cases that may still be under investigation,<strong> <a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert’s</a> CICA (Criminal Injury Compensation Authority) specialist, Ellie Lamey</strong> says it is “shockingly low.”</p><p>“Being the victim of a burglary can be extremely invasive and traumatic not to mention those instances of aggravated burglary where weapons are involved. </p><p>“Moreover the shockingly low charge rate gives victims the impression that there is no support or justice following what can be in some cases, a life-altering event.”</p><p>In the vast majority of home invasions in 2024 (66%), South Wales Police concluded that the investigation was complete and that no suspect was identified.</p><p>While in 147 cases, police cited that a suspect was identified but that ‘evidential difficulties’ prevented further action.</p><p>South Wales Police also revealed the region’s home burglary hotspots in 2024.</p><p>Cardiff was revealed as the most targeted area for home invasions with 936 offences recorded last year.</p><p>A total of 307 residential break-ins were logged in Rhondda Cynon Taff and a further 299 in Swansea.</p><p>Vale of Glamorgan had 197 burglaries while Bridgend had 175 and Neath Port Talbot had 136.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.legalexpert.co.uk/criminal-injury-compensation/compensation-for-robbery-victim-claims/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legal Expert’s</a> CICA Specialist, Ms Lamey added:</strong> “Victims of burglaries can be left feeling abandoned and unsupported but it is important that they know there is help available for them.</p><p>“The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for example, is a government-backed organisation that can offer compensation to blameless victims of violent crimes throughout the UK. The pay-outs awarded depend on the severity but range from £1,000 to £500,000 and can be a vital resource for victims who need support to recover from an often traumatic event.”</p><p>In 2024, there were 177,687 home burglaries reported across England and Wales. That’s an average of 487 burglaries a day. </p><p><strong>Ms Lamey said:</strong> “Throughout my legal career, I have worked with victims and families of burglaries and the impact can be long-lasting. Thankfully, I’ve been able to bring even a small comfort by securing them the compensation they deserve to help to start to rebuild their lives.”</p><p><strong><em>(Lead image: South Wales Police)</em></strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/burglary/" target="_blank">#burglary</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/neath-port-talbot/" target="_blank">#NeathPortTalbot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/south-wales-police/" target="_blank">#SouthWalesPolice</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a></p>
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Editor<p><strong>Don’t miss the bus: First Cymru makes raft of timetable changes to improve punctuality</strong></p><p>The changes start from Sunday 27 April and affect services in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan.</p><p><strong>Service 111</strong> from Swansea to Llanelli will see its early morning 6.15am service start 5 minutes later.</p><p><strong>Service 4 and 4A</strong> from Singleton Hospital to Morriston Hospital through Swansea city centre will see a revised timetable to aid punctuality. The last evening trip on the service 4A will operate via Parc Gwernfadog on the way to Morriston Hospital.</p><p><strong>Service 16</strong> from Swansea to Pontarddulais will see changes to the route through Gowerton, with the service no longer calling at Gowerton Surgery and Mount Street stops on journeys towards Swansea. Instead journeys will operate via Mill Street, Gorwydd Road, Sterry Road, Cecil Road, Mansel Street and Hill Street.</p><p><strong>Service 20</strong> will see its timetable revised to aid punctuality. An additional morning journey will operate on school days only from Olchfa School.</p><p><strong>Service 25</strong> will operate every 30 minutes every Sunday from 27 April 2025.</p><p><strong>Service 28</strong> will have its timetable revised to aid punctuality. A 30 minute frequency will remain on the Swansea to Penlan and Penplas trip and buses will operate via Heol Cadifor in both directions hourly.</p><p>Elsewhere in Swansea, <strong>services 6, 12, 13, 20A, 21, 24, 31, 34, 36 and 38</strong> will also see timetable changes to improve reliability.</p><p>In Neath Port Talbot, <strong>services 56, 59, 84, X3, X5, X6 and X7</strong> will also see timetable changes.</p><p>Bridgend County <strong>service 70</strong> will see its route changed to call at Maesteg’s Tesco in both directions from 27 April 2025.</p><p>Elsewhere in Bridgend County and Vale of Glamorgan, <strong>services 63, 73, X2, X3, 303 and 304</strong> will also see timetable changes to improve punctuality.</p><p>Timetables for the services have been published to <a href="https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales/news-and-service-updates/updates/27th-april-2025-service-changes" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">First Cymru’s website</a>.</p><p><strong><em>(Lead image: First Cymru)</em></strong></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bridgend/" target="_blank">#Bridgend</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/bus/" target="_blank">#Bus</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/featured/" target="_blank">#featured</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/first-cymru/" target="_blank">#FirstCymru</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/llanelli/" target="_blank">#Llanelli</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/neath-port-talbot/" target="_blank">#NeathPortTalbot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Committee updated on new school projects; first look at new Welsh-medium schools <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/committee-updated-on-new-school-projects-first-look-at-new-welsh-medium-schools/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/com</span><span class="invisible">mittee-updated-on-new-school-projects-first-look-at-new-welsh-medium-schools/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Planning applications submitted for new North Cornelly schools <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymraeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Cymraeg</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/planning-applications-submitted-for-new-north-cornelly-schools/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/pla</span><span class="invisible">nning-applications-submitted-for-new-north-cornelly-schools/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Business unit proposed for Sarn Park <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Sarn" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Sarn</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/business-unit-proposed-for-sarn-park/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/bus</span><span class="invisible">iness-unit-proposed-for-sarn-park/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Councillor stands down, triggering a by-election <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pyle" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Pyle</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/councillor-stands-down-triggering-a-by-election/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncillor-stands-down-triggering-a-by-election/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Bridgend Council backs call for devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/bridgend-council-backs-call-for-devolution-of-the-crown-estate-to-wales/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/bri</span><span class="invisible">dgend-council-backs-call-for-devolution-of-the-crown-estate-to-wales/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council support campaign for social security to keep up with the cost of essentials <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/council-support-campaign-for-social-security-to-keep-up-with-the-cost-of-essentials/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-support-campaign-for-social-security-to-keep-up-with-the-cost-of-essentials/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council set to seek views on the future of library services <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/council-set-to-seek-views-on-the-future-of-library-services/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-set-to-seek-views-on-the-future-of-library-services/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council set to borrow £1.2million to replace older fleet vehicles <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/council-set-to-borrow-1-2million-to-replace-older-fleet-vehicles/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-set-to-borrow-1-2million-to-replace-older-fleet-vehicles/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Future of loss-making joint vehicle facility under review <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/future-of-loss-making-joint-vehicle-facility-under-review/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/fut</span><span class="invisible">ure-of-loss-making-joint-vehicle-facility-under-review/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council considering fourth extra care facility; more mobile care teams <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/council-considering-fourth-extra-care-facility-more-mobile-care-teams/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-considering-fourth-extra-care-facility-more-mobile-care-teams/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council sets out plans for the future of day services <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/council-sets-out-plans-for-the-future-of-day-services/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-sets-out-plans-for-the-future-of-day-services/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>City Region publishes draft Regional Transport Plan <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cardiff" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Cardiff</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/city-region-publishes-draft-regional-transport-plan/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/cit</span><span class="invisible">y-region-publishes-draft-regional-transport-plan/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>School Inspections Round-Up: One school leaves special measures; one school placed into them <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/school-inspections-round-up-one-school-leaves-special-measures-one-school-placed-into-them/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/sch</span><span class="invisible">ool-inspections-round-up-one-school-leaves-special-measures-one-school-placed-into-them/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Primary school extension set to be delayed <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/primary-school-extension-set-to-be-delayed/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/pri</span><span class="invisible">mary-school-extension-set-to-be-delayed/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Local schools to take on more responsibility for their own improvement <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/local-schools-to-take-on-more-responsibility-for-their-own-improvement/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/03/loc</span><span class="invisible">al-schools-to-take-on-more-responsibility-for-their-own-improvement/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Council budget for 2025-26 approved; opposition school funding amendments rejected <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a></p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/council-budget-for-2025-26-approved-opposition-school-funding-amendments-rejected/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/cou</span><span class="invisible">ncil-budget-for-2025-26-approved-opposition-school-funding-amendments-rejected/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Hybont project green-lit by Planning Committee <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Hydrogen" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Hydrogen</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/hybont-project-green-lit-by-planning-committee/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/hyb</span><span class="invisible">ont-project-green-lit-by-planning-committee/</span></a></p>
Owen Donovan<p>Community councils seek views on open space plans <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Bridgend" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Bridgend</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/community-councils-seek-views-on-open-space-plans/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">oggybloggyogwr.com/2025/02/com</span><span class="invisible">munity-councils-seek-views-on-open-space-plans/</span></a></p>
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