Crime Rate in Sandfields East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandfields East

The total recorded crimes in Sandfields East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandfields East crime rate of 4.05 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 Sandfields East, encompassing approximately 13,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandfields East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mariners Quay with total crimes: 4
  • Abbeyville Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandfields East?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Sandfields East reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 747 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandfields East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sandfields East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 599 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandfields East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandfields East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sandfields East has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 6th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Sandfields East crimes were 747. The crime rate of Sandfields East in 2024 was 54.96 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandfields East were around 599 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.07 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking 7 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
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
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

Sandfields East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202446
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202527
January 202519
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417
July 202418
June 202454
May 202434
April 202420

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202516
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 4 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Sandfields East in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Mariners Quay (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Abbeyville Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Gol Wg-Y-Mor (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Seabrook Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Lorraine Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Dalton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Owen'S Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Cove Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heol Romney (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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