Graig and Pontypridd West crime figures: 55 offences reported in September, down 14% on August

Graig and Pontypridd West recorded 55 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 14% on August (64), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 36 reports, or 65% of the total, followed by public order (5) and anti-social behaviour (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug use & dealing - pwllgwaun/maesycoed/hopkinstown as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	36	32	+4
Public order	5	8	−3
Anti-social behaviour	4	7	−3
Other crime	2	0	new
Other theft	2	1	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	8	−6
Vehicle crime	2	1	+1
Possession of weapons	1	2	−1
Drugs	1	2	−1
Burglary	0	2	−2
Robbery	0	1	−1
Total	55	64	−9

Where it was reported

1. On or near Park/open Space: 14
2. On or near Nightclub: 7
3. On or near Union Street: 3
4. On or near Taff Vale Street: 3
5. On or near Landraw Road: 3
6. On or near Coed Isaf Road: 3

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: 41
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 5
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.