Sandfields West crime figures: 52 offences reported in September, down 29% on August

Sandfields West recorded 52 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 29% on August (73), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 26 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by public order (7) and anti-social behaviour (5).

Neighbourhood officers currently list bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, surrons as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	26	29	−3
Public order	7	4	+3
Criminal damage and arson	5	6	−1
Anti-social behaviour	5	18	−13
Other theft	4	2	+2
Other crime	2	3	−1
Robbery	1	1	0
Shoplifting	1	4	−3
Theft from the person	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	0	2	−2
Possession of weapons	0	1	−1
Burglary	0	2	−2
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Total	52	73	−21

Where it was reported

1. On or near Afandale: 7
2. On or near Parking Area: 5
3. On or near South Cross Way: 3
4. On or near Petrol Station: 3
5. On or near Maes Y Drindod: 3
6. On or near Heol Parry: 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: 40
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• 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.