Crime Rate in Aberavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberavon

The total recorded crimes in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberavon crime rate of 4.86 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 Aberavon, encompassing approximately 18,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Port Talbot Bus Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Aberavon?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Aberavon reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 979 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aberavon witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aberavon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 1,043 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aberavon witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aberavon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aberavon has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.86 ranking 1th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Aberavon crimes were 979. The crime rate of Aberavon in 2024 was 54.09 (year) or 4.51 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aberavon were around 1,043 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.63 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
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
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
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

Aberavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 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 (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202523
January 202542
December 202433
November 202432
October 202420
September 202430
August 202411
July 202430
June 202452
May 202429
April 202432

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 202423
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Aberavon in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Newton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Port Talbot Bus Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Chalice Court (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Borough Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bevan Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Nobel Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Rhodes Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Llys Rupert Hallowes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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