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Gabalfa
Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Our PCSOs and officers are proud to be integral parts of the communities they serve.
We want to ensure our neighbourhood policing is as efficient and effective as it can be, and our aim is to be the best in the country at understanding and responding to the needs and priorities of each individual community. Your local neighbourhood policing team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area who are both visible and accessible.
Fundamental to our model of neighbourhood policing is engaging with our communities: connecting with individuals, organisations, businesses, schools, workplaces and others; working to understand, respond to, and tackle your concerns and priorities; and putting measures in place to prevent issues from escalating – or from occurring in the first place.
By working together and focusing 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 Home | South Wales Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.
Tîm plismona cymdogaeth y Rhath a Cathays / Roath & Cathays Neighbourhood Policing Team
Danielle Alexander
Police Constable
07929359328
Ibrar Ayyub
PCSO
07584004497
Thomas Davies
Police Constable
07811471311
Amy Hughes
PCSO
07584770477
Urszula Lawniczek
PCSO
07484523620
Samuel Rice
Sergeant
07870915051
Rachael Shortis
Police Constable
07815459444
Local Priority Issues
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Vehicle crime Issued 17 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
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Shoplifting & Retail crime Issued 17 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
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Anti-social Behaviour - Cathays High School Issued 17 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
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Youth engagement and prevention Issued 17 June 2025 |
The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to prioritise proactive youth engagement across Gabalfa to prevent offending and divert young people from criminal activity. As part of the Summer Town Centre initiatives, officers have supported deployments of Cardiff Youth Services to provide structured activities and positive engagement opportunities. Police Youth Volunteers have also delivered sessions at the Scout Hall, complementing ongoing engagement at local youth clubs. In addition, the team works closely with Grass Roots Cardiff to provide provision, mentoring, and diversionary opportunities, aiming to reduce risk-taking behaviour and build stronger relationships between young people and the community. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
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Vehicle Crime Issued 17 June 2025 |
Data indicates a steady rise in autocrime within Gabalfa. The Neighbourhood Policing Team is actively targeting known individuals recently released from custody, conducting intelligence-led operations to disrupt offending patterns. Plain clothes deployments have been used to patrol hotspot areas, with a focus on intercepting offenders and gathering evidence to support enforcement action. The approach combines proactive policing, engagement with local residents, and partnership working to reduce vehicle-related crime and reassure the community. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
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Cycle Theft Issued 17 June 2025 |
The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to address pedal cycle theft within Gabalfa, focusing on hotspots identified through recent intelligence and Safer Streets data. Targeted patrols and high-visibility engagement have been conducted around key locations such as Cardiff university Campus albeit there is a Cops Off Campus policy, the team have patrolled residential areas. Officers are actively engaging with the community to promote crime prevention measures, holding bike marking Events which include secure locking, registration with BikeRegister, and reporting suspicious behaviour. Investigations into recent thefts are ongoing, with offenders being identified where possible and appropriate enforcement action taken. The aim is to reduce theft incidents, increase community confidence, and protect vulnerable cyclists. Actioned 17 September 2025 |
Latest South Wales Updates
Cuppa with a Copper - Cathays Library : Thu 30 Oct 12:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Cathays Library on 30/10/2025 between 12:00-13:00. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about some of our lo...
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Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Cardiff University, Main Building (Park Place) on 28/10/2025 at 0900hrs for a free bike marking event. If you would like you to have your bike marked come along with your bike a...
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Cathays High School - Access Point : Wed 15 Oct 14:30
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