Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr — 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
41 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (45): ▼ 4 (9%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences11 · 27%
- Public order9 · 22%
- Anti-social behaviour5 · 12%
- Burglary5 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 10%
- Other theft3 · 7%
- Drugs1 · 2%
- Shoplifting1 · 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
27 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect14 · 52%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 30%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 15%
- Local resolution1 · 4%
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 – Broadlands Park
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-05-28
Shop lifting / Retail Crime
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-05-28
Environmental – Fly tipping in and around Bryntirion
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-05-28
Drug use & Dealing
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We continue to share information regarding incidents with partner agencies
Set: 2026-03-16
Environmental concerns - fly-tipping - Llangewydd Road and Maes Gwair / Heol Ty Maen
Residents have been updated via SWL messaging All results have been conveyed to partner agencies We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.
Set: 2026-03-16
Shoplifting and Retail Crime - Filco Supermarket and One Stop
We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters
Set: 2026-03-16
Drug use & Dealing
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
Set: 2025-12-10
Environmental concerns - fly-tipping - Llangewydd Road and Maes Gwair / Heol Ty Maen
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.
Set: 2025-12-10
Shoplifting and Retail Crime - Filco Supermarket and One Stop
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
Set: 2025-12-10
Drug use & Dealing
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have patrolled jointly with substance misuse services. Police Officers have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. Police Officers have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have worked in partnership with substance misuse services. We have submitted ASB referrals.
Set: 2025-09-15
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-14 · The Bridge Bridgend
Cuppa with your local PCSO
2026-07-22 · ReBalance, Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-07-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-08-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
The Pantry Foodbank
2026-08-27 · Bryntirion & Laleston Community Centre, Mount Pleasant Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-09-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-10-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-11-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2026-12-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
Village Drop-In
2027-01-25 · St Teilos, Church, Merthyrmawr Road Bridgend
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.