Risca West
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.
Risca West Neighbourhood Policing Team
Sophie Aplin
PCSO
Shaun Banfield
Inspector
Liam Brown
Sergeant
Emma Griffiths
Police Constable
Conor Stripp
PC
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 Risca West 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
Bro' Chat : Sat 03 Jan 14:00
Dear, As we go into the New Year, I'm excited to share with you a new group called ‘Bro's Chat' is starting in The TLC Cafe. The group will be starting tomorrow (Saturday 3rd January 2026) at 2pm. Please see the image attached for further informat...
Happy New Year
🎉 Happy New Year to all our residents! 🎉 We hope you've all had a happy and healthy Christmas with loved ones and are looking forwards to 2026! As we step into the new year, your local police team would like to thank you for your continued supp...
Merry Christmas
Hi, I just wanted to message to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope you all have a great time with family and friends during the festive period and stay safe. Regards,
Caerphilly Central's Christmas Experience
Caerphilly Central’s Christmas Experience is coming, and everyone is welcome! What’s on offer: Meet Santa Say hello to the Head Elf Free gift for children Crime prevention advice and festive safety tips Meet the team and chat with your ...
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 be aware in the last week we have had...
Blackwood Neighbourhood Team update
🌟 Neighbourhood Policing Weekly Round-Up 🌟 Here’s a look at what your local officers have been up to across Caerphilly Central and the wider area this week: 🚔 Op Titanium Officers conducted night-time economy patrols throughout Caerphilly Ce...
Caerphilly central week round up
Weekly Round-Up – Caerphilly Central Neighbourhood TeamHello everyone,We hope you’ve had a great week! Here’s a quick update on what your local Neighbourhood Team has been doing to keep our community safe and connected: ✅ operation Firefly Arrest for...
Local Priorities Vehicle Crime - them from / theft of Message
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle Crime - them from / theft of, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. 🚔 Neighbourhood Policing Update – Proactive Actio...
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