Crime Rate in Allt-wen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allt-wen

The total recorded crimes in Allt-wen, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allt-wen crime rate of 15.30 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 Allt-wen, encompassing approximately 522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Allt-wen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Banwen Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Glyndernwen with total crimes: 1

How safe is Allt-wen?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Allt-wen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 133 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Allt-wen recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Allt-wen had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 138 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Allt-wen recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Allt-wen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Allt-wen has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 15.30 ranking 28th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Allt-wen crimes were 133. The crime rate of Allt-wen in 2024 was 254.35 (year) or 21.20 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Allt-wen were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 263.91 (year) or 21.99 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Allt-wen)CrimesRank (Allt-wen)CrimesRank (Allt-wen)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
Port Talbot50 7809 6609 6
Pontardawe40 12460 8473 8
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn26 16448 9325 14
Baglan41 9359 15352 12
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 11397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central41 10396 12357 11
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West22 18242 21218 21
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West17 23246 20248 20
Coedffranc West19 21190 23126 28
Coedffranc North19 22162 26190 22
Cimla and Pelenna16 24219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South14 25167 25174 23
Cymer and Glyncorrwg10 26175 24130 27
Aberdulais7 30161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 27134 28111 29
Rhos7 2998 3158 32
Glynneath Central and East4 33101 3097 30
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Allt-wen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 202519
September 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Allt-wen in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Banwen Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Glyndernwen (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Clos Gelli Wen (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Bryn Golau (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Heol Glanllechau (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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