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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Resolven and Tonna crime rate of 10.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Resolven and Tonna Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes Pwll with total crimes: 2
  • Whittington Street with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Dyddwr 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • 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 May 2025 the Resolven and Tonna has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 10.76 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)
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
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
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
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

Resolven and Tonna Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
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 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202511
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412
July 20245
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Maes Pwll (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Whittington Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol Dyddwr (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Neath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Resolven (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ynys-Yr-Afon (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Niven Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Henfaes Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Llys Wenallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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