Crime Rate in Aberavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aberavon

The total recorded crimes in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aberavon crime rate of 5.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Aberavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Marsh Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Aberavon has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 5.08 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aberavon)CrimesRank (Aberavon)CrimesRank (Aberavon)
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
Port Talbot50 7809 6609 6
Pontardawe40 12460 8473 8
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn26 16448 9325 14
Baglan41 9359 15352 12
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 11397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central41 10396 12357 11
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West22 18242 21218 21
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West17 23246 20248 20
Coedffranc West19 21190 23126 28
Coedffranc North19 22162 26190 22
Cimla and Pelenna16 24219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South14 25167 25174 23
Cymer and Glyncorrwg10 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen8 28133 29138 25
Aberdulais7 30161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 27134 28111 29
Rhos7 2998 3158 32
Glynneath Central and East4 33101 3097 30
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Aberavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202416
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202532
March 202546
February 202523
January 202542
December 202433
November 202432
October 202420
September 202430
August 202411
July 202430
June 202452
May 202429

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 202423
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 202415

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Marsh Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Glyn Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Chalice Court (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Newton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Gladys Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ysguthan Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Henshaw Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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