Vaynor crime figures: 19 offences reported in September, down 37% on August

Vaynor recorded 19 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 37% on August (30), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 7 reports, or 37% of the total, followed by public order (5) and anti-social behaviour (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list off-road bikes - upper & lower vaynor road as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	7	10	−3
Public order	5	7	−2
Anti-social behaviour	4	4	0
Other theft	1	2	−1
Vehicle crime	1	1	0
Other crime	1	1	0
Drugs	0	1	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Criminal damage and arson	0	1	−1
Burglary	0	2	−2
Total	19	30	−11

Where it was reported

1. On or near Crabtree Walk: 3
2. On or near The Green: 3
3. On or near Maesgwynne: 2
4. On or near Laburnum Lane: 2
5. On or near Brewery Lane: 1
6. On or near Taff Fawr Close: 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: 12
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3

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.