Porth — 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
63 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (65): ▼ 2 (3%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences24 · 38%
- Anti-social behaviour11 · 17%
- Other theft7 · 11%
- Other crime7 · 11%
- Public order5 · 8%
- Burglary3 · 5%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 3%
- Drugs2 · 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
46 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified20 · 43%
- Unable to prosecute suspect19 · 41%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 9%
- Local resolution2 · 4%
- Offender given a caution1 · 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
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-03
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-03
Parking concerns School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking
Action taken is updated every three months.
Set: 2026-06-03
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
Set: 2026-03-12
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. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issue We have run school-based awareness sessions about ASB.
Set: 2026-03-12
Parking concerns - School parking, obstructive or dangerous parking
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2026-03-12
ASB Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Set: 2025-12-08
Drug use & dealing
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas
Set: 2025-12-08
ASB. Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have worked with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to resolve ASB issues. We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings
Set: 2025-09-15
Public events & surgeries
Gelli Life is for living meeting - Porth Plaza
2026-08-18 · Porth, Porth
Meet your local officer - MORRISONS Cafe
2026-08-28 · Porth, Porth
Meet your local officer - Barry Sidings
2026-09-17 · Trehafod,
Meet your local officer - Heritage Park Cafe
2026-09-28 · Trehafod,
Porth youth hub - porth library
2026-10-02 · Porth, Porth
Meet your local officer - Dafoldils Cafe
2026-10-08 · Porth, Porth
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.