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Pen-y-waun — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Contact the team

email
swp101@south-wales.police.uk

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Recorded crime — June 2026

30 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (27): ▲ 3 (11%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences15 · 50%
  • Criminal damage and arson4 · 13%
  • Public order4 · 13%
  • Anti-social behaviour3 · 10%
  • Burglary2 · 7%
  • Other theft2 · 7%

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

22 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect14 · 64%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified3 · 14%
  • Awaiting court outcome3 · 14%
  • Local resolution2 · 9%

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: 2026-06-08

Drug use & dealing.

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-08

Environmental concerns. Fly-tipping, littering.

Action taken is updated every three months.

Set: 2026-06-08

ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.

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 engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.

Set: 2026-03-11

Drug use & dealing

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

Set: 2026-03-11

ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings. We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.

Set: 2025-12-10

Drug use & dealing Reports of cannabis, Class A use, dealing in public or homes

We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. 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: 2025-12-10

Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons

We have delivered awareness campaigns on road safety. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.

Set: 2025-12-10

Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, wildfires

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues.

Set: 2025-09-16

Public events & surgeries

Cupper with a Copper - Hwb Cana, Penywaun

2026-08-06 · Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street Aberdare

Cupper with a Copper - Hwb Cana, Penywaun

2026-09-09 · Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street Aberdare

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Official Pen-y-waun team page on South Wales Police's site

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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.