Dyfan — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Vehicle Crime – Reports of persons entering unlocked vehicles and taking items. These persons are going around trying car door handles. Increased patrols will be conducted. Road safety issues - Speed scoping operations will be conducted at various locations across the ward, to assess the extent of the issue and identify hotspots for further enforcement and intervention. Drug dealing – Hotspots for drug-related activity will be patrolled for prevention, detection and intelligence gathering purposes.

Action taken is updated every three months

Set: 2026-06-16

Road Safety & Speeding

Officers will begin conducting speed scoping operations at various locations across the ward to assess the extent of the issue and identify hotspots for further enforcement and intervention.

Set: 2026-03-16

Shoplifting in the area - in particular the Co-op Colcot Road and One Stop Winston Road.

Over the previous period, the ward priority of shoplifting was addressed through proactive engagement with local retailers. Officers encouraged businesses to make full use of the NICE Investigate platform to streamline evidence sharing and support faster case progression. This was complemented by increased targeted patrols in key areas, helping to deter offenders and reassure the community.

Set: 2025-12-16

Vehicle Crime / antisocial behaviour - Buttrills Field and Neighbourhood disputes - North Walk

In last three months in the Dyfan ward there have been 5 theft from / theft of motor vehicle. Three of these could have been prevented by basic crime prevention being followed. One of the vehicles was stolen when the keys were left in the ignition, the engine running and the owner left the vehicle unattended. Another vehicle was insecure with the rear window left open and three new rugby shirts were left on the back seat in plain view to allow the thief to reach in and steal them. The third one was where the owner was aware of a faulty lock on the vehicle but hadn’t ensured the vehicle was locked before leaving it unattended. 3 persons were arrested in relation to the 5 offences and both stolen vehicles were recovered. Vehicle crime is no longer a priority. With regard to ASB Buttrills Field- Hi visibility patrols have taken place at relevant times and there has been a reduction of calls. No longer a priority. Neighbour issues -North Walk- one of the persons involved in the dispute has been arrested and is currently serving a custodial sentence.

Set: 2025-09-16

Vehicle Crime / antisocial behaviour - Buttrills Field and Neighbourhood disputes - North Walk

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