Gorseinon and Penyrheol crime figures: 54 offences reported in September, down 2% on August

Gorseinon and Penyrheol recorded 54 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 2% on August (55), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 28 reports, or 52% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (7) and anti-social behaviour (6).

Neighbourhood officers currently list youth related antisocial behaviour and antisocial use of offroad bikes as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	28	26	+2
Criminal damage and arson	7	3	+4
Anti-social behaviour	6	7	−1
Other crime	4	0	new
Public order	2	6	−4
Shoplifting	2	8	−6
Other theft	2	2	0
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Drugs	1	0	new
Burglary	1	1	0
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Total	54	55	−1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Nightclub: 4
2. On or near Cross Street: 4
3. On or near Sports/recreation Area: 3
4. On or near Gwalia Close: 2
5. On or near A4240: 2
6. On or near Heol Y Creyr Bach: 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: 41
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1
• Action to be taken by another organisation: 1
• Local resolution: 1
• 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.