Pontypridd Town — 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
70 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (65): ▲ 5 (8%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Shoplifting23 · 33%
- Violence and sexual offences18 · 26%
- Public order9 · 13%
- Anti-social behaviour8 · 11%
- Other theft5 · 7%
- Drugs3 · 4%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 3%
- Robbery1 · 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
54 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect22 · 41%
- Awaiting court outcome13 · 24%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified12 · 22%
- Local resolution6 · 11%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 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
Shoplifting & Retail crime. Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB.
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-01
ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints - Town
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-01
Doorstep crime and rogue traders - Graigwen
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-01
Road Safety & Speeding.
We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
Set: 2026-03-02
Parking concerns. School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking - Coed Y Lan Primary School
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have issued parking warnings. We have educated parents and young people about using vehicles safely.
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.
Set: 2026-03-02
Road Safety & Speeding. Parking concerns - Graigwen Road
We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
Set: 2026-02-02
Doorstep crime and rogue traders.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2026-02-02
Graigwen Road Safety & Speeding - Graigwen Road. Mayfield Road. Parking concerns.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.
Set: 2025-12-12
Shoplifting & Retail crime. Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have been in regular contact with management and security staff. We have taken positive action against repeat shoplifters.
Set: 2025-09-10
Public events & surgeries
Cupper with a copper
2026-08-20 · Cortile Coffee - Cafe & Store, 4 Taff Street 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.