Crime Rate in Neath Port Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath Port Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 1,117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath Port Talbot crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Neath Port Talbot, encompassing approximately 142,290 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (482) incidents (12.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (184) incidents (3.95% increase)
  • Public order: (153) incidents (26.45% increase)
Neath Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Davids Park with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Byass Street with total crimes: 10

Neath Port Talbot Police Info:

South Wales Police

Neath Port Talbot Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Margam and Tai-bach (97 crimes), and the safest, Trebanos (4 crimes), is 93 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Neath Port Talbot.

Similarly, the area of Aberafan (149 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cimla (14 crimes), with a difference of 135 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Neath Port Talbot.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Margam and Tai-bach97
Aberavon92
Sandfields East88
Neath North79
Sandfields West76

Safest Wards:

Aberdulais7
Bryn-coch North6
Cadoxton4
Glynneath Central and East4
Trebanos4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Aberafan149
Neath Town113
Sandfields107
Port Talbot South & Margam90
Skewen & Jersey Marine79

Safest Areas:

Cwmafan & Bryn39
Neath Abbey27
Cadoxton & Bryn-coch23
Glynneath21
Cimla14

Neath Port Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (482 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (184 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (429 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (177 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (445 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (154 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 430 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (420 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 406 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (398 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (364 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (420 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (164 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (371 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (176 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 379 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (824 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (354 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 997 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202586
March 202578
February 202568
January 202568
December 202483
November 202460
October 202460
September 202481
August 2024102
July 202472
June 2024162

A total of 673 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202555
March 202540
February 202545
January 202555
December 202440
November 202461
October 202462
September 202451
August 202463
July 202475
June 202486

A total of 629 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202540
March 202562
February 202545
January 202532
December 202436
November 202452
October 202449
September 202447
August 202465
July 202430
June 2024106

A total of 2036 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 354 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025184
April 2025177
March 2025154
February 202599
January 2025126
December 2024130
November 2024148
October 2024174
September 2024164
August 2024176
July 2024150
June 2024354

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426

A total of 319 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202535
March 202529
February 202532
January 202529
December 202420
November 202433
October 202417
September 202421
August 202424
July 202419
June 202438

A total of 1526 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025153
April 2025121
March 2025111
February 202598
January 202595
December 202464
November 202484
October 2024120
September 2024113
August 2024113
July 2024156
June 2024298

A total of 300 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202526
January 202524
December 202420
November 202417
October 202421
September 202418
August 202425
July 202429
June 202456

A total of 350 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202525
February 202538
January 202534
December 202428
November 202426
October 202421
September 202439
August 202434
July 202420
June 202426

A total of 382 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202580
February 202599
January 202530
December 202417
November 202419
October 202419
September 202416
August 202413
July 202412
June 202422

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420

A total of 5368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 447.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 824 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025482
April 2025429
March 2025445
February 2025430
January 2025420
December 2024406
November 2024398
October 2024364
September 2024420
August 2024371
July 2024379
June 2024824

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Neath Port Talbot in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Neath Port Talbot postcode area is presented below.

1. St Davids Park (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs4
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Byass Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
5. Croft Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8

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