Adamsdown

Autocrime

Action needed to be taken

Bike thefts

Action needed to be taken

Offenses related to students

Action needed to be taken.

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Across the Adamsdown Sector

VAWG continues to be a priority in the local area, and the team is still undergoing Operation Red Swan and Operation Red Lantern. Red Lantern has run on 5 occasions targeting in excess of 20 premises linked through intelligence to sex work and addressed safeguarding and vulnerability concerns. The team has also undergone Operation Makesafe, an initiative to raise awareness of child exploitation within the business community, such as hotels, licensed premises, taxi companies and shops, by supplying posters to hang up to be aware of the signs of exploitation, especially amongst young girls.

Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour – Clifton Street

1) Whilst patrolling in the area, officers have identified suspicious activity at an address on Ruby Street. On gaining access to the address, it was evident that the premises was being used to house a cannabis factory.

237 cannabis plants located, with an estimated worth of £100,000. A 22-year-old man has been arrested, charged and remanded for production of cannabis. All 237 plants and factory equipment have been seized and sent for destruction.

2) Whilst on patrol in the Adamsdown area, officers have sighted an electric bike carrying 2 males travelling at speed. On stopping the bike, both males were searched and in total, 9 grip seal bags of cannabis and £500+ cash was recovered.
The males have been arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) class B drugs and e-bike seized ready to join the queue to be crushed!

3) Whilst on patrols, a male was sighted by officers riding an illegally modified push bike Priest Road. A search of the male recovered 84 grip seal bags of cannabis and further cannabis infused items. A total of 770g of cannabis was seized along with the e-bike that was being ridden.
The 24-year-old has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and sentenced to 8 months in prison.

Street Drinking, Begging and Community Safety – Adamsdown Corridor (Broadway / Moira Terrace / Clifton Area)

In response to an increase in begging, street drinking and general ASB around areas of businesses and safety for individuals, the team continues to make themselves a known presence in the Adamsdown area to reduce disruption.

Anti-social behaviour and Drug use & dealing - Anderson Fields

Anderson Fields continues to experience issues linked to anti-social behaviour and drug use/dealing, influenced in part by the location’s geography. The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been working hard under the Clear, Hold, Build approach, maintaining strong links with all local hostels to help positively influence the area’s demographic and reduce vulnerability. As part of the "Build" phase, we are supporting plans to transform Anderson Fields into a more vibrant community space. These plans are in their early stages, but partners including Morgan Sindall from the Willows Project are progressing the Bee the Star initiative. Over the next six months, tools and support will be provided to enable a local school to adopt and develop a section of the park, boosting community pride and encouraging positive use of the space. Engagement from the NPT remains strong, and we will continue to work with residents and partners to improve safety and enjoyment of the area.

Anti-social behaviour and Drug use & dealing - Clifton Street

Clifton Street continues to experience issues linked to anti-social behaviour and drug use/dealing, and remains a key focus for the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Throughout November, officers in the Roath and Cathays NPT made 42 arrests across the sector, with targeted enforcement in the Clifton Street area as part of Operation Salvage, which focuses on drug-related offending and autocrime. This work has already resulted in several strong arrests that have been shared on our social media channels to keep the community informed and to demonstrate our commitment to tackling those causing harm. We will continue to conduct high-visibility patrols, pursue offenders, and work closely with partners and local businesses to improve safety and confidence in the area.

Business Engagement

Business engagement along Clifton Street has been challenging, with some premises showing mistrust or limited appetite to engage with police. Despite this, the Neighbourhood Policing Team has continued to build relationships and create opportunities for positive collaboration. We have partnered with Tesco to bring the IBBY murals, already seen in Canton and Cardiff Bay, to the side of Tesco on Ruby Street, an initiative designed to strengthen community cohesion and improve the local environment. We have also worked closely with Mercy, hosting the community forum in their premises in early November to encourage dialogue between residents, partners, and businesses. Alongside this engagement work, we will continue to support compliant businesses while holding others to account under the Clear, Hold, Build approach, including through SRS visits, immigration operations, and the use of closure powers where appropriate.