Plymouth (Merthyr) crime figures: 36 offences reported in September, down 18% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Plymouth (Merthyr) in September 2026; 2 cases have gone to court so far.
Plymouth (Merthyr) recorded 36 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 18% on August (44), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 21 reports, or 58% of the total, followed by public order (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).
Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour in abercanaid and parking problems - pentrebach playing fields as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 20 | +1 |
| Public order | 4 | 5 | −1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3 | −1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 5 | −4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 | −3 |
| Other crime | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 36 | 44 | −8 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Greenfield Gardens: 6
- On or near Henry Richard Street: 4
- On or near Tyntaldwyn Road: 3
- On or near Clos Sant Iago: 3
- On or near Llys Waunwyltt: 2
- On or near Duffryn Fawr: 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: 29
- Awaiting court outcome: 2
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
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.
Ends
Source: South Wales Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.