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:

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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 (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Cynon NPT - Team 2)

Craig Andrews

Police Constable

07970007244

Danielle Goodenough (South Wales Police, PCSO, Cynon NPT - Team 2)

Danielle Goodenough

PCSO

07977698373

Geraint Jones (South Wales Police, Sergeant, Cynon NPT - Team 2)

Geraint Jones

Sergeant

07970165700

Beth Richards (South Wales Police, PCSO, Aberdare)

Beth Richards

PCSO

07970164071

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, wildfires

Issued 16 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned 16 September 2025

Antisocial behaviour

Issued 16 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned 16 September 2025

Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use. Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance.

Issued 15 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Drugs use and anti-social behaviour

Issued 24 June 2025

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have executed warrants targeting cannabis grows. We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.

Actioned 16 September 2025

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

Antisocial 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

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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!

South Wales Police
30/11/2025 11:38

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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...

South Wales Police
29/11/2025 14:06

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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...

South Wales Police
24/11/2025 15:21

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Positive Action / Gweithredu Cadarnhaol

Positive ActionBILINGUAL MESSAGE / NEGES DWYIEITHOG Hello Resident, Thank you for responding to our survey, and joining SWL. Today Myself and colleague will be out on foot patrol in the area, if you wish to approach us or ask any questions that we ...

South Wales Police
18/11/2025 09:10

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Cupper with a Copper - Oasis House Penywaun : Wed 04 Feb 11:00

Dear Residents Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at OASIS HOUSE, PENYWAUN on 4TH FEBUARY 2026 between 11-13:00PM. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about some of...

South Wales Police
12/11/2025 15:52

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Cupper with a Copper - Hwb Cana : Wed 21 Jan 10:30

Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at HWB CANA holding a ‘Cupper with a Copper’ event. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about some of our local i...

South Wales Police
11/11/2025 16:12

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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...

South Wales Police
09/11/2025 08:51

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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...

South Wales Police
06/11/2025 12:09

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