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    Issued 15 June 2026

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    Issued 15 December 2025

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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.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

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    Shoplifting [City Centre]

    Issued 15 December 2025

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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.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

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    conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders. We have raised awareness and promoted schemes such as Ask Angela.

    Actioned 15 December 2025

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    ASB (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

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    Thanks to proactive patrols and strong partnership working, we’ve seen a reduction in antisocial behaviour across the city centre.
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    Actioned 12 September 2025

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    Shoplifting (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

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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.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

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    Violence Against Women & Girls (City Centre)

    Issued 12 September 2025

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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.

    Actioned 12 September 2025

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    ASB (City Centre)

    Issued 30 June 2025

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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.

    Actioned 10 September 2025

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