Park crime figures: 39 offences reported in September, down 45% on August

Park recorded 39 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 45% on August (71), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 13 reports, or 33% of the total, followed by shoplifting (6) and public order (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug dealing - brecon road as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	13	29	−16
Shoplifting	6	6	0
Vehicle crime	4	5	−1
Public order	4	7	−3
Drugs	3	1	+2
Anti-social behaviour	3	7	−4
Criminal damage and arson	3	9	−6
Possession of weapons	1	1	0
Burglary	1	2	−1
Other crime	1	0	new
Other theft	0	4	−4
Total	39	71	−32

Where it was reported

1. On or near Llwyn Dic Penderyn: 4
2. On or near Coffins Row: 4
3. On or near Shopping Area: 4
4. On or near Pandy Close: 3
5. On or near A4102: 3
6. On or near Llys Corona: 3

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: 26
• Awaiting court outcome: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Local resolution: 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.