Crime Rate in Cadoxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cadoxton

The total recorded crimes in Cadoxton, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cadoxton crime rate of 22.94 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 Cadoxton, encompassing approximately 305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cadoxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Woodside with total crimes: 2
  • Main Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cadoxton?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Cadoxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 68 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cadoxton recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Cadoxton had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 48 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cadoxton recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cadoxton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cadoxton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 22.94 ranking 31th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Cadoxton crimes were 68. The crime rate of Cadoxton in 2024 was 222.80 (year) or 18.57 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cadoxton were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 157.27 (year) or 13.11 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cadoxton)CrimesRank (Cadoxton)CrimesRank (Cadoxton)
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
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Cadoxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cadoxton in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Glebeland Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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