Waunarlwydd crime figures: 24 offences reported in September, down 17% on August

Waunarlwydd recorded 24 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 17% on August (29), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 8 reports, or 33% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and public order (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and off road bikes. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	8	14	−6
Public order	4	2	+2
Anti-social behaviour	4	4	0
Drugs	3	0	new
Possession of weapons	2	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	1	0
Criminal damage and arson	1	1	0
Burglary	1	2	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Robbery	0	1	−1
Other theft	0	2	−2
Other crime	0	1	−1
Total	24	29	−5

Where it was reported

1. On or near Cil-y-coed: 8
2. On or near Clas-y-bedw: 3
3. On or near Rosewarne Close: 3
4. On or near Login Road: 2
5. On or near Swansea Road: 2
6. On or near Clas-yr-onnen: 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: 17
• Awaiting court outcome: 1
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 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.