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Bridgend County Borough’s second Crimestoppers Zone launched in Brynmenyn
Monday 19 May 2025
A collaboration between Bridgend County borough and independent charity, Crimestoppers, has recently launched a Crimestoppers Zone located in Brynmenyn, Bridgend – the second of its kind in the county borough.
Following the introduction of Wales’ first Crimestoppers Zone based in Wildmill, Bridgend, the new zone at Brynmenyn has been developed to encourage residents to use the charity’s unique crime reporting service, safe in the knowledge that any information provided will remain completely anonymous.
The aim of the Crimestoppers Zone initiative is to encourage communities to offer crime details anonymously, without the fear of reprisals from criminals.
It is designed to empower people to play a safe role in addressing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity in their local area.
The charity can capture crime information offered in over 140 different languages. If required, a translator can be available within a couple of minutes for those calling Crimestoppers.
“We're thrilled to launch this initiative in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council. The concept is simple, if you see something that concerns you, you now have a safe and anonymous way to speak up. “With the Crimestoppers Zone, residents can report any suspicions or information about criminal activity without fear of reprisal. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a real difference in creating a safer, more secure Brynmenyn. “Some people have information about crime but feel they don’t have anywhere or anyone to turn to. Please remember that the charity Crimestoppers and our Fearless service for young people are here to help. “We do not judge or take any personal details from those who contact us. All we want is the information you have. You will remain 100 percent anonymous. Always.”
“Community communication about criminal activity is key to reducing crime. The Crimestoppers Zone encourages residents to offer vital information safely and anonymously. “Residents have a more in-depth local knowledge than public bodies - reporting crime incidents highlights where trouble spots may be and provides information about criminals that may allow the police to act. “Sharing important information enables you to have a pivotal role in helping to tackle undesirable, anti-social behaviour and help secure convictions for the perpetrators of these crimes.”
Residents can contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 at any time, by completing a secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by visiting Fearless.org - a service for young people, providing additional information about keeping themselves and their peers safe.
Please note: Crimestoppers-uk.org and Fearless.org ensure that computer IP addresses are never traced and no one will ever know who has contacted them.
For telephone calls to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111, there is no caller line display, no 1471 facility and calls have never been traced.