Crime & Community Safety

New PCSO Gareth Jenkins
My name is Gareth Jenkins, I have been working with the Merthyr South Neighbourhood Policing team since the start of May 2008, based firstly in Troedyrhiw police station where I am undergoing training, in preparation to work in the Merthyr Vale Ward.

You may have seen me patrolling the area, particularly Bryngoleu and the Memorial Gardens due to issues being raised in your PACT meeting.

When my training period is completed I shall be using Aberfan Police Station as my base, meaning it will be open when I am on duty. Please feel free to sproach me whilst I am on my foot patrol. I am greatly looking forward to meeting and working with people within the community, and tackling issues with a partnership approach! Let's hope we can achieve a safer community together.

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Safer Station, Safer Journey
Arriva Trains Wales and British Transport Police are working together to reduce crime and the fear of crime on the rail network.

The likelihood of becoming a victim of crime on the rail network is low and we are working hard to reduce crime year on year.

Some railway stations and trains can attract anti-social behaviour such as trespassing, graffiti and public order offences. This type of behaviour can add to the fear of crime, impact on your quality of life and damage the environment.

Useful contact details:
British Transport Police
In an emergency – dial 0800 40 50 40
South Wales Police
In an emergency – dial 999
Crimestoppers
Call free and in confidence on 0800 555 111
For train times and fares
Call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50

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Police News
At the last local PACT meeting in July Anti Social behaviour using Off Road Bikes was raised as a priority. An operation has now been held across the borough, during which 10 bikes were confiscated, 9 warnings were given and 3 cases were sent to court. This will be an ongoing operation across the borough.

Following reports of damage to the benches in the cemetery we can now report an arrest has been made for criminal damage.

You can contact your local police officers on 01443 690806 or contact the Community Action Team on 01685 722541 who will be happy to assist you.

The police are currently holding PACT (Partnership & Communities Together) meetings in your local area. It is an opportunity for you to meet the named point of contact for your ward and have an input into your community needs. For further information on any PACT meetings please visit their website at: www.ourbobby.com

Note: Venues and Dates of meetings are displayed in the Community.

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