Crime Rate in Neath South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath South

The total recorded crimes in Neath South, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath South crime rate of 6.14 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,976 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Neath South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Ysbyty with total crimes: 4
  • Bryn Y Broch with total crimes: 4

How safe is Neath South?

To understand the safety of Neath South, we need to analyze Neath South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 412 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath South witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Neath South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 451 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neath South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Neath South has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 6.14 ranking 8th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath South crimes were 412. The crime rate of Neath South in 2024 was 51.65 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath South were around 451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.54 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath South)CrimesRank (Neath South)CrimesRank (Neath South)
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202525
March 202521
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Neath South in May 2025

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

1. Lime Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Clos Ysbyty (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bryn Y Broch (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Bryn Awel (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Kingdon-Owen Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bowden Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beacons View (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wallace Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bwlch Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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