Aberaman crime figures: 53 offences reported in September, down 21% on August

Aberaman recorded 53 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 21% on August (67), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 29 reports, or 55% of the total, followed by public order (6) and anti-social behaviour (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list parking concerns, off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use and drug use & dealing as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	29	23	+6
Public order	6	10	−4
Anti-social behaviour	4	14	−10
Criminal damage and arson	3	7	−4
Vehicle crime	3	4	−1
Drugs	3	2	+1
Theft from the person	1	1	0
Shoplifting	1	0	new
Other crime	1	1	0
Bicycle theft	1	0	new
Other theft	1	3	−2
Burglary	0	2	−2
Total	53	67	−14

Where it was reported

1. On or near Bronallt Terrace: 4
2. On or near Glynhafod Street: 3
3. On or near Rhos Dyfed: 2
4. On or near Parc Aberaman: 2
5. On or near Clarence Terrace: 2
6. On or near Ffrwd Street: 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: 42
• Awaiting court outcome: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Local resolution: 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.