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Dowlais a Phant - Dowlais and Pant
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 Merthyr Tudful / Merthyr Neighbourhood Policing Team
Ross Hadley
PCSO
07971123595
Naomi Rees
Police Constable
07581003993
Chris Williams
PCSO
07805 301327
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action Taken |
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Drug Dealing and Anti-Social Behaviour - Balaclava Road Issued 07 September 2026 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Parking Issues - Dowlais Primary School Issued 08 June 2026 |
Officers have worked closely with the school and Junior Road Safety Officers to address parking concerns. Alternative parking arrangements have been secured for staff, and patrols have been conducted during school drop-off and pick-up times to engage with motorists. Joint enforcement activity with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has also been undertaken, with enforcement action taken where necessary. Priority finalised. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Speeding Vehicles - Regent St Issued 08 March 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and undertaken speed scoping exercises. On each occasion vehicles have been observed travelling within or under the speed limit. Actioned 08 June 2026 |
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Speeding - Elizabeth Street Issued 08 March 2026 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and undertaken speed scoping exercises. On each occaision vehicles have been observed travelling within or under the speed limit. Actioned 08 June 2026 |
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Drug Dealing - Archway of Alma Street Issued 08 March 2026 |
We have regularly patrolled this location for drug-related activity, however, we have not encountered any persons in the vicinity. Actioned 08 June 2026 |
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Speeding Vehicles - Regent St Issued 08 December 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and are looking to undertake speed monitoring exercise in the coming months. Actioned 08 March 2026 |
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Speeding Vehicles - Elizabeth Street Issued 08 December 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and are looking to undertake speed monitoring exercise in the coming months. Actioned 08 March 2026 |
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Off-Road bikes Issued 10 September 2025 |
Operation Clutch led to several bikes being seized resulting a decrease in calls received around Off Road Bikes. Actioned 08 December 2025 |
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Antisocial Behaviour - Dowlais Industrial Estate Issued 10 September 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. ASB referrals have been submitted where applicable but reported issues have reduced dramatically. Actioned 08 December 2025 |
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Shoplifting & Retail Crime - B&M Issued 10 September 2025 |
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. Staff have been spoken too and they report the number of calls having reduced dramatically. Actioned 08 December 2025 |
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Off-Road bikes Issued 17 June 2025 |
We’ve seized several vehicles and taken firm enforcement action against the riders, including reporting them for a range of road traffic offences. Actioned 10 September 2025 |
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Antisocial Behaviour - Dowlais Industrial Estate Issued 17 June 2025 |
We have carried out high visibility patrols in the area and have identified youths involved who will be dealt with via the ASB process. Actioned 10 September 2025 |
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Shoplifting & Retail Crime - B&M Issued 17 June 2025 |
We have identified several offenders via store CCTV which has resulted in the arrest and charge of those persons. Actioned 10 September 2025 |
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