34 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Neath Port Talbot
Compare crime rates across all 34 wards in Neath Port Talbot. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neath North | 136.5 | 108 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Port Talbot | 106.4 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Sandfields West | 93.3 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Sandfields East | 90.2 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Neath East | 86.1 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Briton Ferry East | 85.1 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Blaengwrach and Glynneath West | 82.9 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Aberavon | 79.2 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Gwynfi and Croeserw | 79.1 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Pontardawe | 75.0 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Neath South | 73.7 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Cymer and Glyncorrwg | 70.8 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Coedffranc Central | 67.0 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera | 66.1 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters | 62.8 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Briton Ferry West | 62.3 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman | 60.8 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Dyffryn | 55.6 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Cadoxton | 55.6 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Coedffranc North | 54.7 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Baglan | 52.5 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Resolven and Tonna | 48.9 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Allt-wen | 47.0 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Glynneath Central and East | 46.1 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Aberdulais | 45.1 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Bryn and Cwmavon | 43.6 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Cimla and Pelenna | 41.8 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Margam and Tai-bach | 39.5 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Godre'r Graig | 38.5 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Bryn-coch South | 31.1 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 31 | Rhos | 27.8 | 1 | chevron_right |
| 32 | Coedffranc West | 24.8 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 33 | Trebanos | 17.8 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 34 | Bryn-coch North | 16.1 | 3 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Neath Port Talbot has the highest crime rate?
Neath North has the highest crime rate in Neath Port Talbot, with 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Neath Port Talbot?
Bryn-coch North has the lowest crime rate among Neath Port Talbot's wards, with 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Neath Port Talbot have?
Neath Port Talbot has 34 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.