Darran Valley
Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping Gwent 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 Gwent Police, you can visit Home | Gwent Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.
Darran Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team
Thomas Brookes
Sergeant
Leah Durham
PC
Saskia Lambeth
PCSO
Rachel Pearce
Police Community Support Officer
Rebecca Platt
PCSO
James Rosser
PC - Ward Manager
Anna Sadzik
PCSO
Heather Schurer
PCSO
Daryl Thomas
PC
Lysha Thompson
Inspector
Stuart Turley
CADRO
Local Priority Issues
We regularly speak to local residents to establish what issues they may be experiencing in the area. The word cloud below represents the issues that residents of Darran Valley have highlighted as priorities for the area recently (including some that say “I have no issues”).
Word clouds are graphical representations of word frequency that give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently. The larger the word in the visual below the more common the word was in the local survey.
We seek to tackle the issues raised in line with our Local Policing Plan.
To 'Have your say' on local issues, please click on the button below to complete a short survey.
Latest Updates
Local Priorities Violent Crime Message
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Violent Crime, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. A serious assault has occurred between 18:15 and 18:50 at the underpass b...
Local Priorities Nuisance Vehicle Use Message
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Nuisance Vehicle Use, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Officers from the Caerphilly North Neighbourhood policing team rec...
Deri Police Surgery : Thu 21 May 11:30
Dear Residents, Your local Neighbourhood Team will be at Deri Community Centre at on Thursday 21st May at 11.30am. Please take this opportunity to attend and speak with us for advice or regarding any local concerns you may have. Everyone is ...
Local Priorities Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins) Message
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Please take a moment to secure your property...
Walk and Talk with CLLR Chapman : Thu 30 Apr 17:00
Dear Resident, We are encouraging the public to have their say, at an event at Fochriwon 30/04/2026 at 17:00. This meeting gives you the opportunity to raise any concerns and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. ...
Vehicle Crime Advice & Prevention Day : Wed 22 Apr 10:00
Dear Residents, Join The Caerphilly North Neighbourhood Team for a Vehicle Crime Advice & Prevention Day later this week, and everyone is welcome to attend! Wednesday 22nd April - 10am - 12pm - Deri Library, Deri, CF81 9HT This is a great...
Deri Police Surgery : Tue 14 Apr 11:00
Dear Residents, Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Deri Community Centre for a Police Surgery on Tuesday 14th April - 11:00am - 11:30am. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doi...
Theft of Quad Bike - Llanfihangel Crucorney, Abergavenny Area.
THEFT OF BLUE QUAD BIKE - LLANFIHANGEL CRUCORNEY, ABERGAVENNY AREA. Dear Resident On Monday 30th March between 5am and 7am a blue Isuzu quad bike (damage to the seat) has been stolen from a farm in the area of Llanihangel Crucorney, Abergave...
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