Ferndale and Maerdy — 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
54 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (53): ▲ 1 (2%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences30 · 56%
- Public order8 · 15%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 6%
- Shoplifting3 · 6%
- Drugs2 · 4%
- Other theft2 · 4%
- Vehicle crime2 · 4%
- 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
40 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect19 · 48%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified16 · 40%
- Awaiting court outcome5 · 13%
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
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-06-03
Road Safety & Speeding Vehicles speeding, traffic collisions, mobile phone use
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-06-03
Drug use & dealing
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-03
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
Set: 2026-03-12
Road Safety & Speeding - Vehicles speeding, traffic collisions, mobile phone use
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
Set: 2026-03-12
Drug use & dealing
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows.
Set: 2026-03-12
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas
Set: 2025-12-08
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-08
Parking concerns
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-12-08
Drug use
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings
Set: 2025-09-15
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-15 · Maerdy Community Primary School, Ferndale
Multi Agency Cuppa and Chat
2026-07-25 · RE:MAKE Valleys, 4-5 Ceridwen Street Ferndale
Youth club visit
2026-08-02 · Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace Ferndale
Multi Agency Cuppa and Chat
2026-08-25 · RE:MAKE Valleys, 4-5 Ceridwen Street Ferndale
Youth club visit
2026-09-02 · Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace Ferndale
Multi Agency Cuppa and Chat
2026-09-25 · RE:MAKE Valleys, 4-5 Ceridwen Street Ferndale
Youth club visit
2026-10-02 · Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace Ferndale
Multi Agency Cuppa and Chat
2026-10-25 · RE:MAKE Valleys, 4-5 Ceridwen Street Ferndale
Youth club visit
2026-11-02 · Ferndale Community School, Excelsior Terrace Ferndale
Multi Agency Cuppa and Chat
2026-11-25 · RE:MAKE Valleys, 4-5 Ceridwen Street Ferndale
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.