Crime in Pen-y-waun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Comprehensive safety analysis for Pen-y-waun, localized within Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Llyswen Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Hirwaun Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near A465 Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Erw Las Map | Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Heol Gelynen Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Golwg Y Mynydd Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Gamlyn Terrace Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Pen-Yr-Heol Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Heol Bryn Gwyn Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
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Pen-y-waun
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Local Priorities
ASB
Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Drug use & dealing
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
Status Update
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Drug use & dealing
Reports of cannabis,
Class A use, dealing
in public or homes
Issued: 10 Dec 2025
Status Update
We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.
We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
We have engaged with residents through surgeries and meetings.
Actioned: 10 Mar 2026
ASB
Youth nuisance,
rowdy groups,
abusive behaviour,
noise complaints
Issued: 10 Dec 2025
Status Update
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in
identified areas.
We have engaged with residents through
surgeries and meetings.
We have run school-based awareness sessions
about ASB.
Actioned: 10 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Cupper with a Copper - Hwb Cana, Penywaun
other10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Hwb Cana, Gwladys Street Aberdare
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