Crime Rate in Port Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Port Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Port Talbot crime rate of 4.16 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 Port Talbot, encompassing approximately 13,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Port Talbot Parkway with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Port Talbot?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Port Talbot reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 809 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Port Talbot witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Port Talbot experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 609 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Port Talbot witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Port Talbot Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Port Talbot has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 5th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Port Talbot crimes were 809. The crime rate of Port Talbot in 2024 was 61.16 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Port Talbot were around 609 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.04 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Port Talbot)
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
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

Port Talbot 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202510
May 202516
April 202530
March 202522
February 202524
January 202531
December 202427
November 202416
October 202419
September 202425
August 202421

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Port Talbot in July 2025

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

1. Port Talbot Parkway (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order5
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dan-Y-Bryn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wyndham Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Forge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Courtland Buildings (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pont Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Villiers Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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