Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr crime figures: 38 offences reported in September, down 16% on August

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr recorded 38 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 16% on August (45), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 22 reports, or 58% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and other crime (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list broadlands - speeding (b4622) & fly tipping (a48), shoplifting & retail crime - bryntirion and asb - merthyr mawr, dipping bridge as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	22	22	0
Other crime	4	4	0
Anti-social behaviour	4	5	−1
Public order	3	6	−3
Burglary	2	2	0
Bicycle theft	1	0	new
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Other theft	1	4	−3
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Criminal damage and arson	0	1	−1
Total	38	45	−7

Where it was reported

1. On or near Clos Y Llwyfen: 6
2. On or near Elm Crescent: 5
3. On or near The Willows: 3
4. On or near Bryn Deri Court: 2
5. On or near Hill View: 2
6. On or near Ton Glas: 2

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: 31
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Awaiting court outcome: 1
• 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.