Brynmawr streets visited by Operation Signal officers

The team visited Somerset Street, Davies Street, Warwick Road, Lake Road and Blaina Road.

Officers were listening to community concerns, increasing police visibility and building relationships with residents.

They were also helping people sign up to Neighbourhood Matters and taking action on issues affecting local people.

The visit was part of the force’s community policing work in Blaenau Gwent.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "The Blaenau Gwent Neighbourhood Policing Team has been out in the community and visiting the following streets in Brynmawr as a part of Operation Signal: Somerset street, Davies Street, Warwick Road, Lake Road, and Blaina Road.

"Your Blaenau Gwent Neighbourhood Policing Team will therefore be: listening to community concerns; increasing police visibility; building stronger community relationships; helping residents sign up to Neighbourhood Matters; and taking action on issues that matter to local people".

Operation Signal is a Gwent Police initiative focused on tackling anti-social behaviour, neighbourhood crime and other issues affecting local communities.

The operation uses intelligence gathered from residents, crime reports and policing activity to identify areas of concern and target enforcement where it is most needed.

Activities carried out as part of the operation can include high-visibility patrols, stop searches, arrests, vehicle seizures, drug-related enforcement and action against offenders suspected of causing harm in local communities.

Gwent Police says such activity is designed to address concerns raised by residents and prevent further offending.

The force works with local partners and communities to identify priorities, while information provided by members of the public helps officers decide where resources should be focused.

Gwent Police encourages residents to report crime, anti-social behaviour and suspicious activity so officers can respond to emerging issues and target those responsible.

Gwent Police encourages residents to report anti-social behaviour through its website, by calling 101, or by contacting the force via social media.

Emergencies should be reported by calling 999, while information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers.

The force says intelligence from local communities plays an important role in identifying problem areas and helping officers target neighbourhood crime and anti-social behaviour.