Aberkenfig crime figures: 21 offences reported in September, down 30% on August

Aberkenfig recorded 21 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 30% on August (30), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 43% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and public order (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list road safety & speeding - aberkenfig village and .parking concerns obstructive or dangerous parking as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	5	+4
Anti-social behaviour	8	19	−11
Public order	3	2	+1
Drugs	1	0	new
Other crime	0	1	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	21	30	−9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Ffordd-y-gyfraith: 8
2. On or near Heol Coed Leyshon: 2
3. On or near Heol Persondy: 2
4. On or near Clôs Gwaith Brics: 1
5. On or near Southern Road: 1
6. On or near Church Street: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 12
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.