Crime Rate in Resolven and Tonna: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Resolven and Tonna

The total recorded crimes in Resolven and Tonna, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Resolven and Tonna crime rate of 11.20 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 Resolven and Tonna, encompassing approximately 2,322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Resolven and Tonna Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunvant Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Maes Pwll with total crimes: 2
  • Ffordd Hooper with total crimes: 2

How safe is Resolven and Tonna?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Resolven and Tonna demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 284 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Resolven and Tonna witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Resolven and Tonna had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 268 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Resolven and Tonna recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Resolven and Tonna has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Resolven and Tonna Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Resolven and Tonna has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 11.20 ranking 19th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Resolven and Tonna crimes were 284. The crime rate of Resolven and Tonna in 2024 was 122.29 (year) or 10.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Resolven and Tonna were around 268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.40 (year) or 9.62 (month) ranking 19 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
Pontardawe33 12460 8473 8
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
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

Resolven and Tonna Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412
July 20245
June 202426
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Resolven and Tonna in March 2025

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

1. Dunvant Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Maes Pwll (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Ffordd Hooper (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rugby Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Heol Herbert (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lyon'S Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Ynys Fawr Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Caegwenith Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whittington Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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