Gurnos — 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
76 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (70): ▲ 6 (9%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences25 · 33%
- Public order11 · 14%
- Shoplifting11 · 14%
- Criminal damage and arson8 · 11%
- Burglary6 · 8%
- Anti-social behaviour5 · 7%
- Other theft4 · 5%
- Robbery2 · 3%
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 suspect17 · 35%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified16 · 33%
- Awaiting court outcome12 · 24%
- Local resolution3 · 6%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 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
Homelessness/ Rough Sleeping / Begging
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-06-08
Drug Use & Dealing
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. A vehicle was seized recently (and driver reported), which we believe was linked to an individual concerned in the supply of drugs. We will continue to gather intelligence to support further action within the locality.
Set: 2026-03-08
Drug Use & Dealing
Several positive drug warrants have been executed, and intelligence continues to be gathered to support further action within the locality
Set: 2025-12-08
Homelessness & Begging
We've issued a Community Protection Notice and a Criminal Behaviour Order that has now resulted in a male receiving a prison sentence due to persistent breaches.
Set: 2025-09-10
Off Road Bikes
We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
Set: 2025-09-10
Drug Use & Dealing
We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas and are continuing to gather and build on intelligence around particular addresses which will lead to warrants in the future.
Set: 2025-09-10
Homelessness & Begging
We have carried out high-visibility patrols and continue to work with Merthyr Valley Homes to issue Community Protection Notices to individuals.
Set: 2025-06-17
Off Road Bikes
We’ve worked alongside Merthyr Council and several housing providers to tackle antisocial behaviour, teaming up with the Merthyr CCTV to assist in identifying those responsible.
Set: 2025-06-17
Drug Use & Dealing
We’ve carried out plain-clothes operations to identify offenders, working closely with Merthyr Valleys Homes to address issues at certain properties, which has led to tenancy enforcement action, including evictions where necessary.
Set: 2025-06-17
Public events & surgeries
PACT meeting
2026-07-30 · Chestnut Way 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.