Crime Rate in Neath East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath East

The total recorded crimes in Neath East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath East crime rate of 5.30 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 Neath East, encompassing approximately 13,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Neath East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eva Street with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Quar with total crimes: 4
  • Eastland Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Neath East?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Neath East reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 842 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath East witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Neath East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 738 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Neath East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Neath East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Neath East has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 6th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath East crimes were 842. The crime rate of Neath East in 2024 was 63.73 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath East were around 738 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.86 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath East)CrimesRank (Neath East)CrimesRank (Neath East)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
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
Allt-wen8 28133 29138 25
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

Neath East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202522
February 202535
January 202528
December 202426
November 202418
October 202417
September 202435
August 202432
July 202426
June 202462
May 202425

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202429

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Neath East in May 2025

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

1. Eva Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Heol Quar (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eastland Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. D C Griffiths Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Helen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cuthbertson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Grove Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Llewellyn Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Geoffrey Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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