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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 y Rhondda / Rhondda Neighbourhood Policing Team

David Hughes (South Wales Police, PCSO, Rhondda - NPT 1)

David Hughes

PCSO

07805301089

Ben Oakes (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Rhondda - NPT 1)

Ben Oakes

Police Constable

07870910352

Claire Radford (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Rhondda - NPT 1)

Claire Radford

Police Constable

07870911960

Christopher Thomas (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Bridgend NPT)

Christopher Thomas

Police Constable

07584 004661

Sara Tomkinson (South Wales Police, Sergeant, Rhondda - NPT 1)

Sara Tomkinson

Sergeant

07584004053

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Road Safety & speeding - Gelli School

Issued 15 September 2025

Action taken is updated every three months.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Road Safety & speeding - Gelli School

Issued 17 June 2025

We have patrolled with speed guns to monitor traffic speeds.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Drug use

Issued 17 June 2025

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance

Issued 17 June 2025

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned 15 September 2025

Latest South Wales Updates

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Cuppa with a coppa : Thu 25 Sep 10:00

Dear Residents, Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at LLYS BEN BOWEN on 25 September 25 between 10.00-11.30hrs. Come along and meet us. We can discuss any local issues, provide information on crime prevention, tell you about some of ou...

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11/09/2025 10:23

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Pact Meeting : Fri 26 Sep 10:00

Dear Residents, We are encouraging the public to have their say, at an event at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Cafe on 26 September 2025 at 10.00-11.30. This meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what we are doing to tackle t...

South Wales Police
11/09/2025 09:49

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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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South Wales Police are recruiting for Special Constables

Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer) RecruitmentHello Resident As a Special Constable, you can play a crucial role in helping us to deliver the policing priorities for South Wales. Becoming a Special Constable is a rewarding and enjoyab...

South Wales Police
11/06/2025 17:41

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Young people and Vaping / Pobl Ifanc a Fêpio

Hi Resident Concerned about young people and vaping? ‘Young People and Vaping - Information for parents and carers‘ is for parents and carers to help them get a clear and evidence-based understanding of vaping amongst children and young people ...

South Wales Police
05/06/2025 15:45

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South wales Police Family Fun Day 2025 : Sat 07 Jun 10:00

Dear Resident, South Wales Police Family Fun Day 2025 📅 Saturday June 7⏰ 10:00 – 16:00📍 HQ, Bridgend (Cowbridge Road, CF31 3SU) Free event with tons of attractions, activities and demonstration including:

South Wales Police
12/05/2025 17:39

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Scrutiny Panel - Mid Glamorgan : Wed 23 Apr 17:30

Dear Resident, Scrutiny Panel members needed Date: 23 April 2025 Address: Pontypridd Mosque, 144 Broadway, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1BH Time: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm Scrutiny Panels allow members of the public to: Understand the processes of...

South Wales Police
16/04/2025 13:02

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