Crime Rate in Aberavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberavon

The total recorded crimes in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberavon crime rate of 3.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aberavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Stair Street with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • 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 July 2025 the Aberavon has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberavon)CrimesRank (Aberavon)CrimesRank (Aberavon)
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
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
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

Aberavon 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 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202526
May 202545
April 202532
March 202546
February 202523
January 202542
December 202433
November 202432
October 202420
September 202430
August 202411

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 202423
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Aberavon in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. Stair Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chalice Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
5. Newton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cloisters Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pembroke Terrace (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glyn Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Josephs Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marsh Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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