Local Priorities Criminal Damage Concern Update and Appeal

Local Priorities Criminal Damage Concern Update and Appeal

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Criminal Damage, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Appeal for Information - Blaenavon

Officers are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage to a vehicle on Queen Street, Blaenavon.

A local resident reported that an item had been deliberately placed over the exhaust pipe of their vehicle. Fortunately, the obstruction was discovered before the vehicle was started or driven, preventing what could have resulted in significant damage and potential safety risks.

The incident is believed to have occurred between:

📅 3:00pm on 06/10/2026 and 12:15pm on 07/10/2026

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during this time, or who may have information that could assist our enquiries.

🎥 Do you have CCTV, doorbell camera footage, or dashcam recordings?
If you have footage that may have captured anything relevant, please reply to this message with your name, contact number, and email address. A secure NICE digital evidence link can then be sent to you, allowing officers to retrieve the footage for review.

Crime Prevention Advice

To help protect your vehicle from damage or interference:

✅ Carry out a quick visual check of your vehicle before driving, especially if it has been parked overnight or for an extended period.
✅ Be vigilant for any unusual items placed around the wheels, under the vehicle, or near the exhaust.
✅ Park in well-lit areas where possible and consider parking within view of CCTV or doorbell cameras.
✅ Report any suspicious behaviour around vehicles to police as soon as possible.
✅ Consider installing security cameras or vehicle surveillance systems to help deter offenders and assist investigations.

Your information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove vital to our investigation. We thank the community for their continued support in helping keep Blaenavon a safe place to live and work.

If you witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist, please reply to this message.

Tackling antisocial behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police.

The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and antisocial behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.gwent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Get Involved

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