Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera crime figures: 28 offences reported in September, up 47% on August

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera recorded 28 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 47% on August (19), 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 46% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage and arson (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	13	10	+3
Anti-social behaviour	9	6	+3
Criminal damage and arson	2	1	+1
Public order	2	1	+1
Other theft	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	28	19	+9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Glantwrch: 5
2. On or near Parking Area: 3
3. On or near Rhiw Road: 2
4. On or near Penywern Road: 2
5. On or near Y Gilfach: 2
6. On or near Heol Daniel: 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: 14
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.