Penrhiw-ceibr crime figures: 30 offences reported in September, down 40% on August

Penrhiw-ceibr recorded 30 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 40% on August (50), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 11 reports, or 37% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug use & dealing, asb youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints and off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	11	29	−18
Anti-social behaviour	6	4	+2
Public order	4	3	+1
Vehicle crime	4	1	+3
Shoplifting	3	2	+1
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	1	7	−6
Burglary	0	2	−2
Drugs	0	2	−2
Total	30	50	−20

Where it was reported

1. On or near Cross Street: 6
2. On or near Brynheulog: 4
3. On or near Harris View: 3
4. On or near Ty'rfelin Street: 2
5. On or near Glancynon Street: 1
6. On or near Gladstone 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

• Under investigation: 20
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• 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.