Penparcau crime figures: 13 offences reported in September, up 44% on August

Penparcau recorded 13 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 44% on August (9), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 6 reports, or 46% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (2) and drugs (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list to tackle road safety issues within our communities., tackling anti social behaviour within our communities. and to target those dealing drugs within our communities. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	6	3	+3
Public order	2	2	0
Drugs	2	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	2	1	+1
Anti-social behaviour	1	2	−1
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	13	9	+4

Where it was reported

1. On or near Gwel Afon: 3
2. On or near Bryn Ystwyth: 2
3. On or near Garth Dinas: 2
4. On or near Heol-y-wern: 2
5. On or near Heol-y-garth: 1
6. On or near Maesheli: 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: 10
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1

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.