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Y Faenor - Vaynor
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
Nathan Burton
PCSO
07484523625
Sophie O'connell
Police Constable
07813405459
Naomi Rees
Police Constable
07581003993
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action Taken |
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Off-Road Bikes - Upper & Lower Vaynor Road Issued 07 September 2026 |
Action taken is updated every three months. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Speeding Vehicles - Crabtree Walk Issued 08 June 2026 |
Mobile speed enforcement operations have been carried out in the Crabtree Walk area in response to concerns raised by residents. No recent reports of speeding have been received, and no significant issues have been identified during recent monitoring. As a result, the concerns appear to have reduced and this priority is considered suitable for finalisation. Actioned 07 September 2026 |
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Speeding Vehicles - Crabtree Walk Issued 08 March 2026 |
MTCBC have advised us that, given the 20mph speed limit - they, themselves would not consider any further speed reduction measures. In the meantime, SWP will continue to monitor the area by means of unannounced speed-scoping exercises. Priority carried forward for the time being. Actioned 08 June 2026 |
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill Issued 08 December 2025 |
Reports around off-road bikes has reduced in recent months. We will continue to monitor the situation in the meantime. Actioned 08 March 2026 |
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill Issued 10 September 2025 |
We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes. Actioned 08 December 2025 |
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Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicular) Issued 10 September 2025 |
Roads Policing officers have been advised and are regularly making patrols of A465/A470 to educate and speak to drivers where appropriate. Actioned 08 December 2025 |
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Off-Road Bikes - Pontsticill Issued 17 June 2025 |
We’ve seized vehicles and taken enforcement action, including reporting individuals riding off-road bikes. Actioned 10 September 2025 |
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Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicular) Issued 17 June 2025 |
Reassurance patrols have been carried out in the area. Local CCTV operators have been asked to monitor vehicles potentially involved in antisocial behaviour and to relay any observations over the radio. Actioned 10 September 2025 |
Latest South Wales Updates
Vaynor PACT : Tue 10 Nov 18:00
Dear Resident, We are encouraging the public to have their say, at an event at Cefn Coed Rugby Club on Tuesday 10th November at 18:00. This meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what we are doing to tackle the ...
Warrants connected to illegal bike use see 11 arrested across South Wales Police
Hi Resident A series of warrants linked to reports of bikes being ridden illegally have been executed today (Friday October 23) by South Wales Police. The warrants are part of Op Grebe, which focuses on bikes – including electric bikes, motor...
Increased vehicle crime in your area
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We've noticed a recent increase in the reporting...
CSI event at Dowlais Community Centre : Tue 27 Oct 10:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Dowlais Community Centre on 27/10/2026 between 10am and 3pm. Come along and meet us. We will be carrying out a CSI event as part of the event at the Community Centre, where child...
Local Priorities Anti-social behaviour -Merthyr College Car Park
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...
Cefn Tea Rooms : Thu 15 Oct 11:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Cefn Tea Room tomorrow (15th October) between 11:00 and 12:00 Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about som...
Hate crime prevention pop up table at Merthyr Bus Station : Tue 13 Oct 13:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Merthyr Bus Station on 13.10.26 between 13.00hrs-14.00hrs. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about some o...
Cuppa with a Copper - Marks and Spencer's : Wed 07 Oct 11:00
Dear Resident, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Marks and Spencer on Wednesday 7th October between 11:00 and 12:00. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you abou...
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