Rhydfelen Central crime figures: 14 offences reported in September, down 7% on August

Rhydfelen Central recorded 14 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 7% on August (15), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was anti-social behaviour, with 5 reports, or 36% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (5) and criminal damage and arson (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list asb. youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	5	3	+2
Anti-social behaviour	5	4	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	2	0
Public order	1	3	−2
Vehicle crime	1	1	0
Burglary	0	1	−1
Drugs	0	1	−1
Total	14	15	−1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Gerddi Glan Taff: 4
2. On or near Ynys Close: 2
3. On or near Dyffryn Avenue: 2
4. On or near Dyffryn Crescent: 1
5. On or near Gellidawel Road: 1
6. On or near Maple 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: 6
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3

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.