Cefn Fforest

Cefn Fforest and Pengam Neighbourhood Policing Team

Shaun Banfield (Gwent Police, Inspector, Caerphilly Central)

Shaun Banfield

Inspector

Nicola Bateman (Gwent Police, PCSO, Bargoed Neighbourhood Team - covering Aberbargoed, Bargoed, Gilfach, Pengam, Fleur De Lis,Gelligaer, Penpedairheol, Tir Y Berth, Glan y Nant)

Nicola Bateman

PCSO

Thomas Brookes (Gwent Police, Sergeant, Caerphilly North)

Thomas Brookes

Sergeant

Liam Brown (Gwent Police, Sergeant, Caerphilly Central)

Liam Brown

Sergeant

Tarik Chaudhry (Gwent Police, PCSO, CEFN FFOREST/ARGOED)

Tarik Chaudhry

PCSO

Daniel Evans (Gwent Police, Police Constable , Caerphilly North Neighbourhood team)

Daniel Evans

Police Constable

Emma Griffiths (Gwent Police, Police Constable, Blackwood NPT)

Emma Griffiths

Police Constable

Lesley Mckean (Gwent Police, Community Officer , Caerphilly north )

Lesley Mckean

Community Officer

Lysha Thompson (Gwent Police, Inspector, Caerphilly North)

Lysha Thompson

Inspector

Devon Whalley (Gwent Police, PCSO, Blackwood)

Devon Whalley

PCSO

Victoria Williams (Gwent Police, PCSO, Bargoed )

Victoria Williams

PCSO

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Anti-social behaviour

Issued 27 May 2026

Your neighbourhood officers are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.

Actioned 27 May 2026
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Local Priorities ASB Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding ASB, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. To all parents and carers of children that attend Machen and Bedwas area:With the w...

Gwent Police
03/07/2026 12:46

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Local Priorities Speeding Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Speeding, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Operation Atal and DriftYesterday officers from Caerphilly Central NPT joined ...

Gwent Police
30/06/2026 12:30

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Blackwood Neighbourhood Team update

Great work this week by your local Neighbourhood Policing Team 💪 Officers have arrested two individuals linked to a series of offences across Crosskeys and Blackwood, including:🔹 Theft from unattended vehicles🔹 Theft of motor vehicles🔹 Shopli...

Gwent Police
25/06/2026 19:31

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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. There has been an increase in theft of keyless NISSAN vehicles in the Cae...

Gwent Police
11/06/2026 11:07

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