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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.

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Tîm plismona cymdogaeth y Rhath a Cathays / Roath & Cathays Neighbourhood Policing Team

Danielle Alexander (Police, Police Constable, Cathays - station beat)

Danielle Alexander

Police Constable

07929359328

Ibrar Ayyub (South Wales Police, PCSO, Cathays)

Ibrar Ayyub

PCSO

07584004497

Amy Hughes (South Wales Police, PCSO, Gabalfa)

Amy Hughes

PCSO

07584770477

Urszula Lawniczek (South Wales Police, PCSO, CATHAYS)

Urszula Lawniczek

PCSO

07484523620

Samuel Rice (South Wales Police, Sergeant, Cathays NPT)

Samuel Rice

Sergeant

07870915051

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Vehicle crime

Issued 17 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 17 September 2025

Shoplifting & Retail crime

Issued 17 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 17 September 2025

Anti-social Behaviour - Cathays High School

Issued 17 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 17 September 2025

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

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

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

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Cathays Library - Cuppa with a Copper : Thu 18 Sep 12:00

Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Cathays Library on 18/09/2025 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...

South Wales Police
17/09/2025 09:15

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Local Priorities Drug dealing Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Drug dealing as a concern in yo...

South Wales Police
08/09/2025 14:39

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Local Priorities Drug dealing Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Drug dealing as a concern in yo...

South Wales Police
08/09/2025 14:39

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Neighbourhood Policing operation sees over 100 illegal e-bikes and scooters seized in Cardiff

Hello Resident A South Wales Police led operation has seen over 100 illegal e-bikes seized from the streets of Cardiff, making our town centres safer this summer. Following concerns in the community and local intelligence, the local Neighbour...

South Wales Police
03/09/2025 10:57

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Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour – general Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour – general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.    Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbour Tackling ...

South Wales Police
31/08/2025 13:51

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Cathays Library - Cuppa with a Copper : Thu 04 Sep 12:00

Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Cathays Library on 04/09/2025 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...

South Wales Police
31/08/2025 09:15

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Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour – general Update

Dear Resident, Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about local issues of concern is vital in order to enable us to target resources effectively. Although you did not raise Anti-social behaviour – general...

South Wales Police
20/08/2025 08:19

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Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour – general Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour – general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Environmental damage including littering, dumping of ru...

South Wales Police
08/08/2025 16:01

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