Crime Rate in Allt-wen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Allt-wen

The total recorded crimes in Allt-wen, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Allt-wen crime rate of 21.04 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 Allt-wen, encompassing approximately 522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Allt-wen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Glyndernwen with total crimes: 2
  • Lon Tanyrallt with total crimes: 2
  • Brynmorgrug with total crimes: 2

How safe is Allt-wen?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Allt-wen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 133 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Allt-wen recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Allt-wen had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 138 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Allt-wen recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Allt-wen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Allt-wen Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Allt-wen has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 21.04 ranking 27th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Allt-wen crimes were 133. The crime rate of Allt-wen in 2024 was 254.35 (year) or 21.20 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Allt-wen were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 263.91 (year) or 21.99 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
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
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

Allt-wen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202519
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Allt-wen in March 2025

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

1. Heol Glyndernwen (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Lon Tanyrallt (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Brynmorgrug (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Glanllechau (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol Y Parc (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Heol Phillip (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Graig Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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