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 February 2026 are around 849 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath Port Talbot crime rate of 5.97 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (381) incidents (-7.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (88) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-1.14% decrease)
Neath Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Market Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Wern Road with total crimes: 9

Neath Port Talbot Police Info:

South Wales Police

Neath Port Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 381 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (412 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 423 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (419 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (490 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (415 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (109 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (430 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (194 incidents).

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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202614
December 20259
November 20257
October 20253
September 20254
August 20259
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 342 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202627
December 202513
November 202532
October 202533
September 202528
August 202519
July 202518
June 202525
May 202522
April 202535
March 202529
February 202532

A total of 259 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202610
December 202523
November 202520
October 202517
September 202528
August 202515
July 202514
June 202520
May 202522
April 202521
March 202521
February 202526

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 1493 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 2026100
December 2025107
November 202588
October 2025124
September 2025109
August 2025125
July 2025127
June 2025142
May 2025153
April 2025121
March 2025111
February 202598

A total of 1812 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202687
January 202688
December 202579
November 202598
October 2025133
September 202585
August 2025194
July 2025209
June 2025225
May 2025184
April 2025177
March 2025154
February 202599

A total of 622 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202636
December 202537
November 202552
October 202557
September 202555
August 202533
July 202548
June 202558
May 202540
April 202555
March 202540
February 202545

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 433.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 490 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026381
January 2026412
December 2025423
November 2025419
October 2025490
September 2025415
August 2025430
July 2025433
June 2025444
May 2025482
April 2025429
March 2025445
February 2025430

A total of 659 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202651
January 202656
December 202540
November 202551
October 202551
September 202543
August 202540
July 202548
June 202567
May 202565
April 202540
March 202562
February 202545

A total of 440 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202628
December 202522
November 202521
October 202520
September 202517
August 202525
July 202525
June 202521
May 202527
April 202528
March 202580
February 202599

A total of 328 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202620
December 202516
November 202527
October 202525
September 202526
August 202522
July 202527
June 202533
May 202529
April 202530
March 202525
February 202538

A total of 975 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202674
January 202669
December 202574
November 202564
October 202583
September 202565
August 202577
July 202578
June 202582
May 202577
April 202586
March 202578
February 202568

High Crime Locations Neath Port Talbot in February 2026

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

1. Old Market Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Wern Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2

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