Inspectors found Gwent Police is improving the service it provides to victims of rape and other serious crime, but found it brings too few offenders to justice.
Tag: Crime
Investigator could be appointed to tackle illegal tobacco and vapes
An investigator to hunt down organised crime groups involved in supplying illegal tobacco and vapes across Gwent could be appointed.
‘The rise in shoplifting, and violence and abuse towards shop workers, is deeply concerning’
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, discussing shoplifting, the autumn budget, and more.
Respect Rhymney: Police scheme aiming to ‘restore pride in the community’
A new police project tackling organised crime gangs has been launched in Rhymney, with the aim of making the town “a safer place to live, work and visit”.The ‘Respect Rhymney’ project is…
Dedicated crime reporting website set up for teenagers
A dedicated website has been set up for teenagers to report crimes as they “don’t use Facebook” or make phone calls like older generations.
Homicide, stalking and sex offences all on the rise in Gwent
A new report shows an “upward trend” in serious crime, as the region’s public services lay out plans for “a Gwent without violence”.
Blackwood man, 30, given suspended sentence for holding indecent images of children
Ashley Carol, 30, of Morrison Street, Blackwood was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on January 19 after pleading guilty in December.
Teenagers plead guilty to GBH after 17-year-old left with fractured cheekbone
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm after physically attacking a 17-year-old in Rhymney.
Police looking for man with links to Caerphilly who failed to return to prison
Anthony Parsons, 30, failed to return to Leyhill Prison, Gloucestershire, on Wednesday December 20.
Three attempted burglaries in Bargoed last month, police confirm
One attempted burglary took place on September 12 at Morrisons with two other attempted burglaries on September 29 on the High Street, Bargoed.