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Five sentenced in connection with Joanne Penney murder investigation
16:29 06/07/2026Five people have been jailed after being linked to the investigation into a murder in Talbot Green.
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South Wales Police response to serious and organised crime graded as ‘good’ by HMICRFS
09:17 26/06/2026South Wales Police welcomes His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ findings of how the force responds to serious and organised crime.
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Trio sentenced for firearm offences
16:10 29/04/2026Three men from Merthyr Tydfil have been jailed after a firearm incident in the Gurnos area.
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Merthyr man jailed for supplying cocaine and heroin
14:07 06/02/2026Jamie Jessett, 48, from Merthyr Tydfil, has been sentenced to five years and 219 days in prison following his conviction for supplying cocaine, heroin and cannabis.
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Detectives appeal for information on 1979 unsolved murder
23:05 21/01/2026South Wales Police is appealing for information about the unsolved murder of taxi driver John ‘Jack’ Armstrong more than 40 years ago.
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Other theft
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Vehicle crime
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Burglary
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 63 | 7.7% |
| Jun 2025 | 70 | 8.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 99 | 12.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 84 | 10.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 62 | 7.6% |
| Oct 2025 | 54 | 6.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 71 | 8.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54 | 6.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 68 | 8.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 72 | 8.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 51 | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 66 | 8.1% |