Ystradgynlais crime figures: 17 offences reported in September, down 11% on August

Ystradgynlais recorded 17 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 11% on August (19), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 12 reports, or 71% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and criminal damage and arson (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list parking issues around the waterfall county particularly at weekends. and anti-social behaviour in ystradgynlais town centre. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	12	9	+3
Anti-social behaviour	2	1	+1
Public order	1	4	−3
Possession of weapons	1	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	1	1	0
Theft from the person	0	1	−1
Drugs	0	2	−2
Burglary	0	1	−1
Total	17	19	−2

Where it was reported

1. On or near Pen-y-bryn: 7
2. On or near Maesycwm: 2
3. On or near Hendreladus: 2
4. On or near Lluest: 2
5. On or near Ystrad-fawr Villas: 2
6. On or near Pelican Street: 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

• Unable to prosecute suspect: 7
• Under investigation: 5
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3

Figures are from Dyfed-Powys Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.