Vehicle crime in your area

Vehicle crime in your area

Good Afternoon,

South Wales Police have been investigating of a spate of vehicle crime in the Treharris area, particularly Windsor Road, which occurred overnight 02/04/2026.

As part of the response to the incidents, your local neighbourhood team are urging all residents to take action to protect your vehicles and help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this type of crime.

With most vehicle crime being opportunistic, following the simple steps below could prevent this happening to you.

On leaving your vehicle:

Lock doors, windows, the boot and sunroof every time you leave the vehicle, however briefly this may be.

Keep your keys in a safe place at home, away from windows and doors and preferably in a locked cupboard or cabinet.

For keyless entry vehicles, put keys in a secure signal-blocking pouch, such as a faraday bag.

Don't leave valuables, phones, bags, coats or any money on display.

Where possible, park in safe, well-lit areas.

Where possible, consider additional physical security such as steering locks and immobilisers.

If you see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle, please report this to South Wales Police straight away.

If you are experiencing any problems in your area, or have any concerns about it, or other community safety issues, you should contact your local council or report this to us online. In an emergency, if you or your property are at risk, or a crime is in progress call 999.

Do you need to speak to the police but don’t require an emergency response?

You can make an online report via our website https://www.south-wales.police.uk, send us a private message via Live Chat, or call 101. In an emergency always dial 999.

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Ashleigh Edwards
(South Wales Police, PCSO, Merthyr - NPT 1)