Cyfarthfa — 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
62 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (77): ▼ 15 (19%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences26 · 42%
- Drugs8 · 13%
- Shoplifting7 · 11%
- Criminal damage and arson6 · 10%
- Anti-social behaviour5 · 8%
- Public order5 · 8%
- Other crime2 · 3%
- Burglary1 · 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
49 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect29 · 59%
- Awaiting court outcome11 · 22%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified7 · 14%
- Local resolution2 · 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
Speeding Vehicles - Swansea Road
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Speeding Vehicles - Swansea Road
We have been working with MTCBC Councillors. There are ongoing discussions are trying to secure funding for "Average Speed" camera's. Police are continuing with patrols and monitoring in the area however it is noted by both Police and public that when we are present - there is little/no issue but will then quickly revert to normal when we move on. Priority to continue for the time being.
Set: 2026-03-08
Antisocial Behaviour - Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village
High‑visibility patrols have been conducted in the identified areas. Engagement with local business owners indicates a noticeable improvement compared with previous months.
Set: 2025-12-08
Speeding Vehicles - College Car Park / Avenue De Clichy
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas with local residents advising that the issue is not as prevalent as it once was.
Set: 2025-12-08
Antisocial Behaviour - Ynysfach
A shelter has been removed by Merthyr Valley Homes who have also installed a CCTV camera at the location. Residents have been spoken to and advise improvement.
Set: 2025-09-10
Antisocial Behaviour - Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village
Work continues with the Youth Engagement Team. Bi monthly meetings have been organised with local businesses to discuss issues and actions moving forward.
Set: 2025-09-10
Speeding Vehicles - College Car Park / Avenue De Clichy
We’re continuing to carry out regular patrols in the area and are using Section 59 powers where appropriate. We’re also working with the local council to explore the possibility of installing a barrier to help prevent further issues.
Set: 2025-09-10
Antisocial behaviour - Ynysfach
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-06-17
Antisocial behaviour - Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and are working with the local Community Safety Wardens to help resolve ASB issues.
Set: 2025-06-17
Road Safety & Speeding - College Car park / Avenue De Clichy
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-06-17
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-15 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
Cuppa with a copper
2026-07-17 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-28 · Keir Hardie University Health Park, Aberdare Road Merthyr Tydfil
Pact meeting at Merthyr Leisure Centre
2026-07-31 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
Pact meeting at Merthyr Leisure Centre
2026-08-25 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-09-18 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
Pact meeting at Merthyr Leisure Centre
2026-10-23 · Halo Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
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.