Dinas Powys — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

All South Wales Police neighbourhoods

Contact the team

email: swp101@south-wales.police.uk

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use South Wales Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

24 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (39): ▼ 15 (38%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

Violence and sexual offences8 · 33%
Anti-social behaviour4 · 17%
Public order4 · 17%
Criminal damage and arson3 · 13%
Shoplifting2 · 8%
Burglary1 · 4%
Drugs1 · 4%
Other theft1 · 4%

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

25 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

Unable to prosecute suspect15 · 60%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified9 · 36%
Awaiting court outcome1 · 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

Vehicle crime

Action taken is updated every three months

Set: 2026-06-16

Vehicle Crime

I have conducted leaflet drops, sent out SWL messages providing crime prevention advice and provide further suitable advice at engagements on a monthly basis. These actions will continue to be taken to address vehicle crime issues in the Dinas/Penarth area.

Set: 2026-03-16

Shoplifting – Tesco, The Parade

Officers followed up on reports and carried out reassurance visits and patrols. Overall shoplifting has reduced by 75% from this time last year.

Set: 2025-12-15

Anti social behaviour and reports of cannabis Caerleon Park

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in this area and are working with the Vale council and community safety team to stamp out anti-social behaviour. We have set up and attended local surgeries and encouraged residents to attend to discuss concerns. We have seen a significant decrease in ASB in this area.

Set: 2025-09-18

Antisocial behaviour and reports of cannabis - Caerleon park

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

Set: 2025-06-17