Pontllanfraith

Pontllanfraith Neighbourhood Policing Team

Robert Ball (Gwent Police, Inspector, Blackwood Neighbourhood Policing Team)

Robert Ball

Inspector

Rhys Bates (Gwent Police, Police Community Support Officer, Pontllanfraith)

Rhys Bates

Police Community Support Officer

Julia Clarke (Gwent Police, PC, Blackwood Neighbourhood)

Julia Clarke

PC

Stephen Hayward (Gwent Police, Police Sergeant, Blackwood and Risca NPT )

Stephen Hayward

Police Sergeant

Richard Kelly (Gwent Police, Sergeant, Caerphilly Central)

Richard Kelly

Sergeant

Anthony Moore (Gwent Police, PC CADRO, Caerphilly Central NPT)

Anthony Moore

PC CADRO

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action Taken

Tackling speeding and use of defective vehicles

Issued 23 September 2026

We will regularly monitor and enforce inappropriate vehicle speeds in areas where it is identified as a problem, in conjunction with Operational Atal, dealing with vehicle defects and other motoring offences where identified.

Actioned 23 September 2026

Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour

Issued 23 September 2026

Your neighbourhood policing team are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Pontllanfraith through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving. Our Community Support Officers and Police constables will be undertaking ongoing foot patrols to identify and deal with instances of behaviour detrimental to the local community.

Actioned 23 September 2026

Dealing with drugs

Issued 23 September 2026

The neighbourhood team will target use and supply of controlled drugs, using a combination of proactive patrols and intelligence-led policing. We will identify hotspots of illegality and where applicable seek warrants from the courts to prevent and deter criminality.

Actioned 23 September 2026

Latest Updates

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Theft of Vehicles

THEFT Hi All, We are currently experiencing a high number of vehicle thefts across the Caerphilly Borough area. Most people are aware that there were a number of Nissan Jukes stolen the past few weeks, even though all of them have now been fo...

Gwent Police
09/10/2026 17:43

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Halloween

Hi, We have been out placing Halloween posters up around Caerphilly and Bedwas. On these posters there is a QR code for you to download a Trick or Treaters welcome or Not welcome poster for you to put up in your window. Kind regards Lisa

Gwent Police
09/10/2026 17:34

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Rural Crime Team Newsletter

Hi, Please see attached the 2nd Rural Crime Team newsletter.Kind RegardsRural Crime Team

Gwent Police
09/10/2026 11:49

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Vehicle Theft

Vehicle and Number Plate Thefts Most people may have heard there have been a number of Nissan Jukes stolen in the past feew weeks from the Caerphilly Borough Area. All vehicles have now been found. We have also had a number of Number Plates stol...

Gwent Police
02/10/2026 19:55

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Local Priorities Theft (shoplifting, personal, other) Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Theft (shoplifting, personal, other), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. 🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT – MOUNTAIN BIKE THEFT 🚨Residen...

Gwent Police
02/10/2026 14:04

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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. 🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT – DANGEROUS RIDING 🚨Police received reports of a motorcycle bei...

Gwent Police
02/10/2026 13:54

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Bridge the Gap Initiative : Fri 02 Oct 17:00

BRIDGING THE GAP – FINAL SESSION!🏉 📢 This Friday is our final Bridging the Gap session! What an incredible few weeks it has been, and we want to finish the project with a bang! 💥 📍 Newbridge Leisure Centre⏰ 17:00–18:00👥 Ages 11–16 Our brilliant ...

Gwent Police
29/09/2026 12:51

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Vehicle thefts overnight - awareness

Gwent Police are aware of a series of thefts of Nissan Jukes overnight across the Caerphilly borough.These have been key-less or stop-start models which have not required the key to be stolen. If you witnessed anything suspicious, have CCTV or ot...

Gwent Police
25/09/2026 11:31

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