Look up your local Neighbourhood Policing Team
Find your local Neighbourhood Policing Team and be able to contact them directly by entering a street address or postcode below:
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
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 Cwm Cynon / Cynon Neighbourhood Policing Team
Craig Andrews
Police Constable
07970007244
Danielle Goodenough
PCSO
07977698373
Geraint Jones
Sergeant
07970165700
Aaron Nicholas
PCSO
Beth Richards
PCSO
07970164071
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action Taken |
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Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance. Issued 16 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 16 September 2025 |
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Antisocial behaviour Issued 16 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months Actioned 16 September 2025 |
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Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, wildfires Issued 16 September 2025 |
Action taken is updated every three months Actioned 16 September 2025 |
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Drug use and anti-social behaviour Issued 24 June 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas. Actioned 16 September 2025 |
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Public Spaces / Licensed premises - feelings of safety Issued 24 June 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have supported community events to promote safety and reporting. Actioned 16 September 2025 |
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Anti-social behaviour - off-road bikes and noise disturbances Issued 24 June 2025 |
We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies (e.g. Natural Resources Wales). We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns. Actioned 15 September 2025 |
Latest South Wales Updates
Aberdare Christmas Parade : Sun 30 Nov 15:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be supporting the Christmas Parade in Aberdare town today. We hope to see you there!
Hirwaun Christmas Event : Sat 29 Nov 15:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at HIRWAUN today between 15:00-17:00, for the annual Christmas Event hosted by local councillors & the community. Come along and meet us and show your support to all the people invo...
Update after recent incident
Good Afternoon, Just to make you all aware, there was a police incident involving a Suron type bike yesterday on Commercial Street, Aberdare. The bike has been seized and the rider was arrested for driving offences. If any of these vehicles are s...
Aberdare Remembrance Sunday Parade : Sun 09 Nov 11:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be in ABERDARE TOWN this morning to show our respect and support for this remembrance Sunday. Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you there to show your respect for this e...
Walk Around Event with Local Councillors : Fri 07 Nov 11:00
Dear Resident Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be conducting a walk around of the Hirwaun area with local Cllrs Adam Rogers and Karen Morgan. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have for the Hirwaun, Rhigos or Pe...
Theft offences in Aberdare
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding House burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We would like to make you aware that there has been several suspicious i...
Anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night
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. Tonight we have spent our evening patrolling on foot in...
Road Safety Issues - Update
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Road Safety Issues, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Yesterday, Officers were on foot patrol when approached by a member ...
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