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Pontardawe

Neighbourhood Policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Your local team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in this area who are both visible and accessible.

We work closely with residents, community leaders, the local authority and other partners to understand and respond to community concerns. By working together and focussing on early intervention, prevention and problem solving we can find long-term solutions to local problems.

Please note that to report a crime or incident to South Wales Police, you can visit South-wales.police.uk or in an emergency, please dial 999.

Neath Neighbourhood Policing Team

samantha brookman (South Wales Police, pcso, pontardawe)

Samantha Brookman

pcso

07805301551

Laura Buckley (South Wales Police, PCSO, Neath East / Melin)

Laura Buckley

PCSO

07966648913

Jeremy Burns (South Wales Police, PCSO, Pontardawe NPT)

Jeremy Burns

PCSO

07584770557

Tegan Collins (South Wales Police, PCSO, Pontardawe)

Tegan Collins

PCSO

07870915720

Jessica Ford (South Wales Police, PCSO, Pontardawe)

Jessica Ford

PCSO

07870904641

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

There have been reports of ASB issues involving youths setting fires in the Pontardawe area.

Issued 17 June 2025

We are going to link in with the fire service & local schools to educate children on fire safety. We will conduct high visibility patrols at these locations and reassure the local community. We will take action against the youths committing ASB by speaking to their guardians, submitting ASB/EAT referrals & work with our ASB community safety team to tackle re-offenders.

Actioned 17 June 2025

We have received reports of off-road bikes using local roads/ lanes to get up to Gwrhyd Mountain.

Issued 17 June 2025

High visibility reassurance patrols will be conducted at these locations & we will link in with the ASB team, the local councillors, commoners & specialised traffic officers to assist with the drone.

Actioned 17 June 2025

We have received reports of drug use & drug dealing in the Pontardawe area.

Issued 17 June 2025

Local PCSOs will work alongside their NBM to target this drug activity. Numerous NIR submissions will be completed to conduct warrants & stop searches in the area. High visibility patrols will be conducted & reassurance will be provided to the community via South Wales Listens messaging service.

Actioned 17 June 2025

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