Crime Rate in Pontardawe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontardawe

The total recorded crimes in Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontardawe crime rate of 7.83 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 Pontardawe, encompassing approximately 4,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Pontardawe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gellyfowy Road with total crimes: 3
  • Old Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gellidderw with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pontardawe?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Pontardawe reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 460 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontardawe witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pontardawe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 473 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontardawe witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontardawe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pontardawe has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.83 ranking 12th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Pontardawe crimes were 460. The crime rate of Pontardawe in 2024 was 109.09 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontardawe were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.17 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
Port Talbot57 5809 6609 6
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
Neath South46 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn31 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 9397 11399 10
Gwynfi and Croeserw35 10321 16282 15
Coedffranc Central34 11396 12357 11
Baglan30 17359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon25 20391 13345 13
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman24 21360 14281 16
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry West31 15242 21218 21
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
Coedffranc West30 18190 23126 28
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West22 24246 20248 20
Cimla and Pelenna20 25219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South10 28167 25174 23
Trebanos23 2377 3276 31
Cymer and Glyncorrwg16 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais8 29161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 31134 28111 29
Glynneath Central and East5 32101 3097 30
Rhos8 3098 3158 32
Cadoxton1 3468 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Pontardawe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202516
January 202516
December 202411
November 20249
October 202419
September 202422
August 202414
July 202417
June 202440
May 202423
April 202421

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pontardawe in March 2025

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

1. Gellyfowy Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Gellidderw (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Tal Y Fro (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Court Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rodfa Alltacham (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Clos Nant Ddu (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Baran Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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