Bryn and Cwmavon crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, down 49% on August

Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 49% on August (35), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 12 reports, or 67% of the total, followed by public order (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list vehicles speeding, traffic collisions, mobile phone use as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	12	13	−1
Public order	2	6	−4
Anti-social behaviour	1	8	−7
Criminal damage and arson	1	4	−3
Other theft	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Burglary	0	2	−2
Total	18	35	−17

Where it was reported

1. On or near Brynbryddan: 2
2. On or near Depot Road: 1
3. On or near London Close: 1
4. On or near Parking Area: 1
5. On or near Maes-y-bettws: 1
6. On or near Heol Y Bwlch: 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: 16
• 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.