Cefn Fforest crime figures: 47 offences reported in September, down 22% on August

Cefn Fforest recorded 47 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 22% on August (60), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 13 reports, or 28% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage and arson (5).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	13	17	−4
Anti-social behaviour	9	12	−3
Criminal damage and arson	5	7	−2
Public order	5	8	−3
Other crime	4	1	+3
Burglary	4	4	0
Drugs	2	1	+1
Possession of weapons	2	0	new
Other theft	1	3	−2
Robbery	1	1	0
Vehicle crime	1	4	−3
Shoplifting	0	2	−2
Total	47	60	−13

Where it was reported

1. On or near Twyn Gardens: 11
2. On or near Hillcrest Close: 10
3. On or near Dylan Avenue: 6
4. On or near Penybryn Avenue: 4
5. On or near Tynycoed Crescent: 2
6. On or near Waun Borfa Road: 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: 30
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 4
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 2

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