Penyrheol crime figures: 80 offences reported in September, up 23% on August

Penyrheol recorded 80 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 23% on August (65), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 31 reports, or 39% of the total, followed by public order (10) and shoplifting (8).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	31	15	+16
Public order	10	7	+3
Shoplifting	8	2	+6
Criminal damage and arson	7	5	+2
Vehicle crime	7	5	+2
Anti-social behaviour	6	16	−10
Burglary	4	2	+2
Other crime	3	3	0
Drugs	2	1	+1
Possession of weapons	1	1	0
Other theft	1	6	−5
Bicycle theft	0	2	−2
Total	80	65	+15

Where it was reported

1. On or near Bowls Close: 11
2. On or near Emanuel Close: 6
3. On or near Second Avenue: 4
4. On or near Pen-y-groes: 3
5. On or near Grange Close: 3
6. On or near Cae Du Mawr: 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: 56
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 7
• Awaiting court outcome: 6
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Local resolution: 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.