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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Resolven and Tonna crime rate of 7.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Resolven and Tonna Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes Pwll with total crimes: 3
  • Glyn Neath Road with total crimes: 2
  • Commercial Road 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 July 2025 the Resolven and Tonna has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)CrimesRank (Resolven and Tonna)
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
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
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
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

Resolven and Tonna 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202510
April 202514
March 202511
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

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

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

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
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

High Crime Locations Resolven and Tonna in July 2025

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

1. Maes Pwll (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Glyn Neath Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Commercial Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Llys Dwfnant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ynys-Yr-Afon (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Park Field (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Heol Dyddwr (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llys Wenallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brunel Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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