Which police force covers Abergavenny?
Which police force covers Abergavenny?
Gwent Police
Gwent Police (Welsh: Heddlu Gwent) is a territorial police force in Wales, responsible for policing the local authority areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
Is Gwent Police part of South Wales Police?
In 1996, the force adopted its current name and lost the Rhymney Valley area to Gwent Police due to further local government reorganisation….South Wales Police.
| South Wales Police Heddlu De Cymru | |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | £315.8M 2020-2021 |
| Legal personality | Territorial police force |
| Jurisdictional structure |
How do I contact the police in Wales?
Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries….Call 999 if:
- a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed.
- someone is in immediate danger or harm.
- property is in danger of being damaged.
- a serious disruption to the public is likely.
What are the 4 police forces in Wales?
There are four Police Forces in Wales:
- Dyfed-Powys Police: Chief Constable Richard Lewis.
- Gwent Police: Chief Constable Pam Kelly.
- North Wales Police: Chief Constable Carl Foulkes.
- South Wales Police: Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan.
What area does Gwent Police cover?
We cover an area of 600 square miles, encompassing the five local authority areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. The area is a combination of rural and urban.
What areas does Gwent Police cover?
Where is Gwent in Wales?
Named after the medieval Welsh Kingdom of Gwent, the modern ceremonial county of Gwent is situated in the south-east corner of Wales, covering part of Breconshire and all of Monmouthshire. Its principal towns are Newport, Monmouth and Abergavenny.
Can you chat with police?
The short answer is yes absolutely; even if you have not been arrested and are being interviewed voluntarily you have the right to free independent legal advice. The police must tell you this at the start of the interview.
What is the Wales police force called?
North Wales Police (Welsh: Heddlu Gogledd Cymru) is the territorial police force responsible for policing North Wales.
How many police are in Wales?
In addition to the 220,519 police workers, there were 9,174 special constables (headcount) in the 43 police forces in England and Wales on 31 March 2021, and 8,014 Police Support Volunteers (PSVs).
