Drefach crime figures: 9 offences reported in September, up 12% on August

Drefach recorded 9 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 12% on August (8), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was criminal damage and arson, with 6 reports, or 67% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (3).

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Criminal damage and arson	6	2	+4
Violence and sexual offences	3	3	0
Anti-social behaviour	0	2	−2
Burglary	0	1	−1
Total	9	8	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Nant Y Dderwen: 4
2. On or near Brynglas: 2
3. On or near Sports/recreation Area: 1
4. On or near Heol Tyisaf: 1
5. On or near Mary Street: 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: 7
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2

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