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Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen

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By working together and focusing on early intervention, prevention and problem solving, we can find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Taff Neighbourhood Policing Team

James Arthur (South Wales Police, PCSO, Rhydyfelin)

James Arthur

PCSO

07816187900

Samantha Evans (South Wales Police, PCSO, Lower Rhydyfelin/Hawthorn)

Samantha Evans

PCSO

07970444697

Morgan Noble (South Wales Police, Police Constable, Rhydyfelin, Hawthorn, Taff's Well)

Morgan Noble

Police Constable

07970164675

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Antisocial behaviour - Ynyslyn Road and Williams Place

Issued 17 June 2025

PCSO Evans - High visibility patrols have been carried out in the area. South Wales Listens surveys were completed locally. Residents have confirmed there have been no further issues since.

Actioned 07 July 2025

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance and reports of cannabis - Hawthorn Playing Fields

Issued 17 June 2025

PCSO Evans - One male was summonsed to Court for possession of cannabis by PC Morgan Noble. High visibility patrols have been carried out in the area and youths were engaged with to help deter further incidents of ASB by lighting fires. Group of youths Identified, ASB warning letters issued, parents spoken to and referred to REACT Diversion Educational Scheme with the Fire Service.

Actioned 07 July 2025

Parking concerns - Ynyscorrwg Road, Hawthorn Crescent and Ynyslyn Road

Issued 17 June 2025

PCSO Evans - High visibility patrols carried out in the area. RCT enforcement car for lines and signs, is patrolling on a regular basis where able. A meeting with the school and local Councillor was carried out by myself. Mini police educational lesson carried out at Ysgol Afon Wen, this is to help promote road safety for the pupils. Information letters to help to educate parents and guardians on safe parking, have been sent out on the class charts platform. This is a platform used to send out information to parents and guardians. I have also helped to source alternative parking ideas in the area for the school. South Wales Listens surveys/sign ups have been carried out in the area.

Actioned 07 July 2025

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Cuppa with a coppa and crime prevention advice Dunelm : Wed 23 Jul 12:00

Dear We are encouraging the public to have their say, at an event at Dunelm, Upper Boat Cardiff Road, Pontypridd, CF37 5BP at 12pm-2pm. This meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what we are doing to tackle the is...

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01/07/2025 09:01

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Crime prevention stall/ South Wales Listens and Anti Social Behaviour awareness Midway Retail Park : Thu 10 Jul 11:00

Dear We are encouraging the public to have their say, at an event at Midway Retail Park, Pontypridd, CF37 5BL on 10/07/2025 at 11AM-1PM This meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what we are doing to tackle the is...

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26/06/2025 16:00

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Parking / Parcio

ParkingBILINGUAL MESSAGE / NEGES DWYIEITHOG Hello South Wales Police are working to tackle your parking concerns in Cardiff Road, Ynyslyn Road, Ynyscorrwg Road Hawthorn. Inconsiderate or illegal parking can put pedestrians and other road users i...

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15/06/2025 18:15

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#WeSee Launch

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12/06/2025 18:01

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11/06/2025 17:41

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Crime prevention message / Neges atal troseddau

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11/06/2025 15:47

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05/06/2025 15:45

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Crime/incident feedback report Hawthorn/Lower Rhydyfelin

Good Evening, Please see the below feedback of an overview of incidents reported between the 20/01/2024 and the 15/05/2025. Anti-social behaviour 03/03/2025 – Back of Ysgol Afon wen- Rock thrown at property (no damage caused) – Due to th...

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16/05/2025 17:49

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