Crime Rate in Neath Port Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath Port Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 1,042 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath Port Talbot crime rate of 7.32 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 Neath Port Talbot, encompassing approximately 142,290 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (433) incidents (-2.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (209) incidents (-7.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (127) incidents (-10.56% decrease)
Neath Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Croft Road with total crimes: 10
  • Port Talbot Parkway with total crimes: 8

Neath Port Talbot Police Info:

South Wales Police

Neath Port Talbot Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Neath North (107 crimes), and the safest, Godre'r Graig (2 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Neath Port Talbot.

Similarly, the area of Neath Town (139 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cimla (14 crimes), with a difference of 125 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Neath Port Talbot.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Neath North107
Sandfields East72
Neath East71
Aberavon68
Port Talbot55

Safest Wards:

Coedffranc North10
Cadoxton7
Trebanos5
Bryn-coch North3
Godre'r Graig2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Neath Town139
Aberafan118
Briton Ferry81
Sandfields73
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen72

Safest Areas:

Neath South36
Cwmafan & Bryn34
Baglan32
Cadoxton & Bryn-coch20
Cimla14

Neath 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 433 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (444 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (225 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (482 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (184 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (429 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (177 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (445 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (154 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 430 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (420 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 406 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (398 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (364 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (420 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (164 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (371 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (176 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202522
April 202535
March 202529
February 202532
January 202529
December 202420
November 202433
October 202417
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 5042 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 420.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 482 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025433
June 2025444
May 2025482
April 2025429
March 2025445
February 2025430
January 2025420
December 2024406
November 2024398
October 2024364
September 2024420
August 2024371

A total of 618 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202558
May 202540
April 202555
March 202540
February 202545
January 202555
December 202440
November 202461
October 202462
September 202451
August 202463

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 394 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202521
May 202527
April 202528
March 202580
February 202599
January 202530
December 202417
November 202419
October 202419
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 608 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202567
May 202565
April 202540
March 202562
February 202545
January 202532
December 202436
November 202452
October 202449
September 202447
August 202465

A total of 364 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202533
May 202529
April 202530
March 202525
February 202538
January 202534
December 202428
November 202426
October 202421
September 202439
August 202434

A total of 249 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202526
January 202524
December 202420
November 202417
October 202421
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 923 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202582
May 202577
April 202586
March 202578
February 202568
January 202568
December 202483
November 202460
October 202460
September 202481
August 2024102

A total of 1966 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025209
June 2025225
May 2025184
April 2025177
March 2025154
February 202599
January 2025126
December 2024130
November 2024148
October 2024174
September 2024164
August 2024176

A total of 1341 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025127
June 2025142
May 2025153
April 2025121
March 2025111
February 202598
January 202595
December 202464
November 202484
October 2024120
September 2024113
August 2024113

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

High Crime Locations Neath Port Talbot in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Croft Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Port Talbot Parkway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
4. Commercial Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Green Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Gol Wg-Y-Mor (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2

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