Llangynwyd crime figures: 13 offences reported in September, up 62% on August

Llangynwyd recorded 13 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 62% on August (8), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 5 reports, or 38% of the total, followed by possession of weapons (2) and public order (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list antisocial behaviour - community hall as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	5	2	+3
Public order	2	2	0
Possession of weapons	2	0	new
Other crime	1	0	new
Drugs	1	0	new
Shoplifting	1	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	1	1	0
Criminal damage and arson	0	2	−2
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	13	8	+5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Heol-y-bryn: 3
2. On or near Heol Tyn-y-waun: 2
3. On or near Heol Cynwyd: 2
4. On or near Glan-yr-afon: 1
5. On or near Maesteg Road: 1
6. On or near Darren View Gardens: 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: 11
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.