Mountain Ash — 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
68 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (74): ▼ 6 (8%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences34 · 50%
- Public order12 · 18%
- Anti-social behaviour6 · 9%
- Criminal damage and arson6 · 9%
- Other theft4 · 6%
- Other crime3 · 4%
- Drugs2 · 3%
- Vehicle crime1 · 1%
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
41 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect30 · 73%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 20%
- Awaiting court outcome2 · 5%
- Local resolution1 · 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
Neighbourhood Disputes
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-05
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-05
Drug use & dealing.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-05
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2026-03-11
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
Set: 2026-03-11
Drug use & dealing Reports of cannabis, Class A use, dealing in public or homes
We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
Set: 2026-03-11
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
Set: 2025-12-10
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-10
Drug use & dealing Reports of cannabis, Class A use, dealing in public or homes
We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
Set: 2025-12-10
ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Set: 2025-09-16
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper at Canolfan Pennar Hwb, Mountain Ash
2026-07-24 · Canolfan Pennar Community Hub, 63-65 Oxford Street Mountain Ash
Cuppa with a Copper at Canolfan Pennar Hwb, Mountain Ash
2026-08-21 · Canolfan Pennar Community Hub, 63-65 Oxford Street Mountain Ash
Cuppa with a Copper at Canolfan Pennar Hwb, Mountain Ash
2026-09-18 · Canolfan Pennar Community Hub, 63-65 Oxford Street Mountain Ash
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.