Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn crime figures: 18 offences reported in September, down 28% on August

Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn recorded 18 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 28% on August (25), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was public order, with 5 reports, or 28% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (5) and criminal damage and arson (3).

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
Public order	5	0	new
Violence and sexual offences	5	14	−9
Criminal damage and arson	3	3	0
Drugs	2	1	+1
Other crime	1	0	new
Possession of weapons	1	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	1	4	−3
Other theft	0	1	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Total	18	25	−7

Where it was reported

1. On or near Pont Aur: 6
2. On or near Heol Ynyscedwyn: 3
3. On or near Maes-y-coed: 2
4. On or near Heol James: 2
5. On or near Heol Sant Cynog: 1
6. On or near Maescynog: 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: 9
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2
• Local resolution: 2

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.