Merthyr Vale — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
33 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (24): ▲ 9 (38%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences21 · 64%
- Criminal damage and arson4 · 12%
- Other theft3 · 9%
- Public order3 · 9%
- Anti-social behaviour1 · 3%
- Robbery1 · 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
20 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect15 · 75%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 15%
- Local resolution1 · 5%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified1 · 5%
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
Anti-Social Behaviour - Aberfan Community Centre
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-08
Dog Fouling - Cottrell Street, Aberfan
We have collaborated with street cleaning teams and community groups.
Set: 2026-03-08
Drug Dealing - Aberfan
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
Set: 2025-12-08
Off-Road Bikes - Heron Walk
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-09-10
Drug Dealing - Aberfan
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. Further intelligence has been gathered regarding an address in the area, which is being considered for a warrant.
Set: 2025-09-10
Sur-Ron electric bikes around vicinity of Grovefield
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-09-10
Off-Road Bikes - Heron Walk
We’ve identified a property linked to off-road bike issues and are liaising with Merthyr Housing regarding the tenant. A visit is planned to speak with the resident, establish who the rider is, and consider issuing a Section 59 warning.
Set: 2025-06-17
Road Safety & Speeding - Golwg yr Afon
Regular GoSafe mobile speed patrols are now operating on this road, with a number of speeding offences already dealt with. We’re awaiting this month’s figures to see if the numbers have gone down. In addition, the local authority has installed speed bumps along this stretch of road since the last PACT Meeting. Priority Finalised.
Set: 2025-06-17
Drug Dealing - Aberfan
Further intelligence has been gathered regarding an address in the area, which is being considered for a warrant. In addition, another hotspot highlighted at the last PACT Meeting - The Grove car park, is now receiving regular patrols following reports of drug dealing. These patrols have already led to the arrest of a drink driver who failed a roadside breath test.
Set: 2025-06-17
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper - with Gerald Jones MP
2026-07-23 · Cwm Golau Integrated Children's Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
PACT Meeting
2026-08-05 · Aberfan Community Centre, 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.