Cwmbach — 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
45 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (56): ▼ 11 (20%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences20 · 44%
- Anti-social behaviour11 · 24%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 9%
- Public order3 · 7%
- Burglary2 · 4%
- Other theft2 · 4%
- Shoplifting1 · 2%
- Vehicle crime1 · 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
42 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect27 · 64%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 19%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 14%
- Offender given a caution1 · 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
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons - Brynawlon/ Bryn Hir, Bryngolwg
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
ASB Cwmbach Retail - Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Cwmbach Wetlands. Off road bikes travelling through the Wetlands. People swimming at the location.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas - Brynawlon/ Bryn Hir, Bryngolwg. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Set: 2026-03-11
ASB Cwmbach Retail 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.
Set: 2026-03-11
Parking concerns School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2026-03-11
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
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
Neighbourhood Disputes
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-10
Rogue Traders
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have conducted foot patrols and/or leaflet drops in affected communities.
Set: 2025-09-16
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-07-15 · Asda Aberdare Superstore, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-08-12 · ASDA Cafe, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-09-10 · ASDA Cafe, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-10-02 · ASDA Cafe, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-11-04 · ASDA Cafe, Aberdare
Cuppa with a Copper in ASDA
2026-12-10 · ASDA Cafe, 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.