Sandfields West — 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
56 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (73): ▼ 17 (23%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences26 · 46%
- Anti-social behaviour8 · 14%
- Public order7 · 13%
- Other theft4 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson3 · 5%
- Other crime3 · 5%
- Vehicle crime2 · 4%
- Burglary1 · 2%
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
43 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect27 · 63%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified13 · 30%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 7%
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
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas
Set: 2026-03-19
Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-03-19
Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
"Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-03-19
Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-12-19
Off-road bikes
We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.
Set: 2025-12-19
Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance
We have conducted foot patrols and leaflet drops in affected communities.
Set: 2025-09-15
Off-road bikes
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-09-15
Shoplifting
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-09-15
Shoplifting
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-06-16
Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance
We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Set: 2025-06-16
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-08-19 · Memo Beach Cafe, The Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot
Meet your local PCSO
2026-09-16 · Memo Beach Cafe, The Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot
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.