Crime Rate in Aberdulais: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberdulais

The total recorded crimes in Aberdulais, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberdulais crime rate of 70.04 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 Aberdulais, encompassing approximately 199 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberdulais Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scwd-Yr-Afon with total crimes: 6
  • Fforest Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Nant Y Glyn with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aberdulais?

To understand the safety of Aberdulais, we need to analyze Aberdulais crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Aberdulais demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 161 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aberdulais recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Aberdulais had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 130 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aberdulais recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Aberdulais has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aberdulais Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aberdulais has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 70.04 ranking 25th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Aberdulais crimes were 161. The crime rate of Aberdulais in 2024 was 805.40 (year) or 67.12 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberdulais were around 130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 650.33 (year) or 54.19 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberdulais)CrimesRank (Aberdulais)CrimesRank (Aberdulais)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman34 12360 14281 16
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Aberdulais Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Aberdulais in July 2025

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

1. Scwd-Yr-Afon (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Fforest Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Nant Y Glyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Penscynor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ynysygerwn Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Tai'R Felin (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Afon-Y-Felin (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Maes-Y-Deri (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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