Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf crime figures: 33 offences reported in September, down 13% on August

Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf recorded 33 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 13% on August (38), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 27% of the total, followed by public order (7) and anti-social behaviour (4).

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	9	13	−4
Public order	7	12	−5
Anti-social behaviour	4	5	−1
Other theft	3	1	+2
Criminal damage and arson	3	6	−3
Burglary	2	0	new
Possession of weapons	1	1	0
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Shoplifting	1	0	new
Drugs	1	0	new
Bicycle theft	1	0	new
Total	33	38	−5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Poets Close: 8
2. On or near Maes Uchaf: 3
3. On or near Maes Yr Awel: 3
4. On or near Wordsworth Gardens: 3
5. On or near Pinewood Avenue: 2
6. On or near Cedar Lane: 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: 20
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 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.