Blackmill crime figures: 14 offences reported in September, down 26% on August

Blackmill recorded 14 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 26% on August (19), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 11 reports, or 79% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (1) and criminal damage and arson (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list off road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use - mynydd y gaer, blackmill as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	11	14	−3
Other crime	1	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	1	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	1	2	−1
Burglary	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Public order	0	1	−1
Total	14	19	−5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Kenry Street: 3
2. On or near Pentrebeili Terrace: 2
3. On or near Parking Area: 2
4. On or near Blackmill Road: 1
5. On or near Danygraig Close: 1
6. On or near Dimbath Lane: 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: 13

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.