Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen — 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
41 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (34): ▲ 7 (21%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences15 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour5 · 12%
- Burglary5 · 12%
- Other theft5 · 12%
- Public order5 · 12%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 5%
- Shoplifting2 · 5%
- Drugs1 · 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
19 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect10 · 53%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified9 · 47%
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
Youth ASB lighting fires - Hawthorn playing fields
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
ASB. Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Underpass between Hawthorn Crescent and Poplar/Dynea Road.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-02
Parking concerns. School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking - Cardiff Road/Ynyslyn Road/Ynyscorrwg Road, Hawthorn
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-02
ASB. Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Underpass between Hawthorn Crescent and Poplar/Dynea Road.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2026-03-02
Parking concerns - Cardiff Road/Ynyslyn Road/Ynyscorrwg Road, Hawthorn
We have engaged with residents through surgeries/meetings and South Wales listens surveys. We have delivered awareness campaigns on road safety at Ysgol Afon Wen. We have worked with councils on road safety improvements/ increase enforcement officer presence in the area to issues fines on vehicles parked on double yellow lines etc. We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities.
Set: 2026-03-02
Shoplifting & Retail crime. Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB - Midway Retail Park and Dunelm
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have taken positive action against repeat offenders and ID shoplifters. We have engaged with businesses and provided crime prevention advice. We have carried out high visibility patrols and held crime prevention stalls and Cupper with a Copper events to help deter shoplifting in the area.
Set: 2026-03-02
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-12
Parking concerns - Ynyscorrwg Road, Hawthorn Crescent and Ynyslyn Road
We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-12
Retail crime & shoplifting - Midway Retail Park, Dunelm, Tesco Extra.
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have taken positive action against repeat and id shoplifters.
Set: 2025-12-12
Retail crime & shoplifting - Midway Retail Park, Dunelm, Tesco Extra.
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters. We have engaged with businesses and provided crime prevention advice. We have carried out high visibility patrols and held crime prevention stalls and Cupper with a Copper events to help deter shoplifting in the area.
Set: 2025-09-12
Public events & surgeries
Crime prevention stall/advice at Tesco Upper Boat
2026-07-28 · Tesco Extra, Pontypridd
Cuppa with a coppa Leggs sweets and treats Hawthorn
2026-08-19 · Leggs Sweets & Treats, 99 Ynyslyn Road Pontypridd
Hawthorn and Lower Rhydyfelin PACT/NHW meeting
2026-10-07 · Bethel Baptist Church Hawthorn, Pontypridd
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.