Tonyrefail West crime figures: 44 offences reported in September, down 10% on August

Tonyrefail West recorded 44 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 10% on August (49), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 22 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and vehicle crime (7).

Neighbourhood officers currently list shoplifting & retail crime thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail asb and drug use & dealing reports of cannabis, class a use, dealing in public or homes as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	22	19	+3
Anti-social behaviour	8	8	0
Vehicle crime	7	2	+5
Public order	4	7	−3
Burglary	1	1	0
Other theft	1	4	−3
Criminal damage and arson	1	4	−3
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Other crime	0	2	−2
Drugs	0	1	−1
Total	44	49	−5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Heol Waun: 7
2. On or near Penrhiw-fer Road: 7
3. On or near Bryngolau: 7
4. On or near Worcester Court: 5
5. On or near Nant Eirin: 2
6. On or near Heol Pentwyn: 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: 30
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.