West Cross crime figures: 25 offences reported in September, down 47% on August

West Cross recorded 25 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 47% on August (47), 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 36% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and public order (4).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug related activity and asb as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	21	−12
Public order	4	8	−4
Vehicle crime	4	1	+3
Anti-social behaviour	4	7	−3
Criminal damage and arson	3	3	0
Bicycle theft	1	1	0
Shoplifting	0	5	−5
Theft from the person	0	1	−1
Total	25	47	−22

Where it was reported

1. On or near Hanover Close: 4
2. On or near Kenilworth Place: 3
3. On or near Warwick Place: 3
4. On or near Heathwood Road: 2
5. On or near Alder Way: 2
6. On or near Chestnut Avenue: 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: 16
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Local resolution: 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.