Aberdare East — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use South Wales Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
105 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (101): ▲ 4 (4%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences42 · 40%
- Public order21 · 20%
- Anti-social behaviour18 · 17%
- Criminal damage and arson11 · 10%
- Other crime4 · 4%
- Drugs3 · 3%
- Shoplifting3 · 3%
- Other theft2 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
62 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect38 · 61%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified20 · 32%
- Local resolution2 · 3%
- Offender given a caution1 · 2%
- Awaiting court outcome1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Road Safety & Speeding. Parking concerns. School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Shoplifting & Retail crime.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.
Set: 2026-03-11
Visible policing & reassurance
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Set: 2026-03-11
Shoplifting & Retail crime
We have been in regular contact with management and security staff. We have engaged with businesses and provided crime prevention advice. We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters.
Set: 2026-03-11
Shoplifting & Retail crime Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB
We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
Set: 2025-12-10
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action. We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.
Set: 2025-12-10
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
Set: 2025-12-10
Anti-social behaviour - off-road bikes and noise disturbances
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles
Set: 2025-09-16
Public events & surgeries
Come Meet Your Local PCSO's Tesco Cafe Aberdare
2026-07-28 · Tesco Superstore, Depot Road Aberdare
Heol Y Mynydd Fun Day
2026-08-02 · Aberdare, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper at Farplace
2026-08-05 · Farplace Charity Shop, 57 Cardiff Street Aberdare
Cuppa with a copper
2026-08-12 · Aberdare Market Quarter, Market Street Duke Street Aberdare
Cuppa with a copper
2026-08-15 · Aberdare Market Quarter, Market Street Duke Street Aberdare
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in South Wales Police
All South Wales Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-14. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with South Wales Police.