Merthyr Vale crime figures: 27 offences reported in September, down 41% on August

Merthyr Vale recorded 27 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 41% on August (46), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 14 reports, or 52% of the total, followed by public order (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	14	18	−4
Public order	4	4	0
Anti-social behaviour	3	6	−3
Criminal damage and arson	2	6	−4
Other theft	1	1	0
Drugs	1	1	0
Burglary	1	2	−1
Other crime	1	3	−2
Vehicle crime	0	5	−5
Total	27	46	−19

Where it was reported

1. On or near Bryngoleu: 6
2. On or near Rhodfa'r Crëyr: 3
3. On or near Canonbie Crescent: 3
4. On or near Coronation Place: 3
5. On or near Cross Street: 2
6. On or near Aberfan Crescent: 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: 23
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.