Crime Rate in Neath North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath North

The total recorded crimes in Neath North, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath North crime rate of 9.39 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 North, encompassing approximately 11,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Neath North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Road with total crimes: 10
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 8
  • Green Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Neath North?

To understand the safety of Neath North, we need to analyze Neath North 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 North reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 1,079 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath North witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Neath North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 947 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neath North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Neath North has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 9.39 ranking 1th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath North crimes were 1,079. The crime rate of Neath North in 2024 was 94.65 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath North were around 947 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.07 (year) or 6.92 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath North)CrimesRank (Neath North)CrimesRank (Neath North)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
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
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Neath North 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202526
May 202535
April 202523
March 202525
February 202526
January 202525
December 202435
November 202414
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202518
April 202522
March 202524
February 20257
January 202519
December 202415
November 202416
October 202418
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Neath North in July 2025

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

1. Croft Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
3. Green Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
4. Summerfield Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
7. Illtyd Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Maes-Yr-Hâf Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Greenway Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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