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Safety Bus Team help save life of man in Cardiff city centre
11:14 05/06/2026The Safety Bus happened to be nearby when a call came into the control room for assistance in St Mary Street.
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Jail for drug dealer arrested at airport as he returned from hols
17:54 18/05/2026Kane Evans, 29, was arrested by police in Bristol Airport on January 29, 2026, where he had returned from a holiday in Cyprus.
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More illegal e-bikes taken off the road thanks to another joint operation with Cardiff Council
15:01 18/05/2026This takes the total number seized to more than 600 since the summer.
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'I'm not sure I'll ever get over what he did to me' - the words of a woman raped by Dean Edwards almost 20 years ago
11:50 15/05/2026"I just hope now to be able to move on with my life safe in the knowledge that at least for some time he won't be able to attack any other woman.”
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Stalker jailed for three years
11:47 24/04/2026A man who stalked two young women has been jailed following a South Wales Police investigation.
Crimes and priorities
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Shoplifting & Retail crime
Thefts from stores, persistent offenders, retail ASB
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To be updated in 3 months
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ASB
Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints
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To be updated in 3 months
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ASB
Rough sleeping, begging, perceived vulnerability
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To be updated in 3 months
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ASB [City Centre]
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas. We have patrolled jointly with partner agencies (Cardiff Council). We have worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
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Shoplifting [City Centre]
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We have conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have deployed CCTV vans to monitor and identify suspects. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
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Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)
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conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have raised awareness and promoted schemes such as Ask Angela.
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ASB (City Centre)
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Thanks to proactive patrols and strong partnership working, we’ve seen a reduction in antisocial behaviour across the city centre.
By working closely with local partners and maintaining a visible presence, we’re continuing to make the city centre a safer and more welcoming place for everyone. -
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Shoplifting (City Centre)
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Funding has been acquired for extra patrols of city centre wardens along with targeted partnership patrols with retailors to reduce shoplifting and target offenders, we have seen a decrease of 35% in shoplifting incidents in year to date.
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Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)
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Operation Minerva has now launched, strengthening our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
As part of this operation, plain-clothed officers are patrolling the city centre to proactively identify and respond to predatory behaviour. This approach helps us intervene early, support those who may be at risk, and take appropriate action to keep our community safe. -
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ASB (City Centre)
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Daily patrols are made by Central NPT and the Council Street Wardens to address ASB within the city centre. Business have highlight to neighbourhood officers a reduction in ASB. Several person's who have been responsible for ASB have been issued criminal protection notices preventing them from entraining the city centre. ASB will remain a priority for the neighbourhood team.