Crime Rate in Neath East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath East

The total recorded crimes in Neath East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath East crime rate of 5.37 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 East, encompassing approximately 13,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Neath East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exchange Road with total crimes: 4
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pendrill Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Neath East?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Neath East reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 842 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath East witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Neath East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 738 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neath East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Neath East has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 ranking 3th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath East crimes were 842. The crime rate of Neath East in 2024 was 63.73 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath East were around 738 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.86 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath East)CrimesRank (Neath East)CrimesRank (Neath East)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
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

Neath East 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202516
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202532
May 202529
April 202524
March 202522
February 202535
January 202528
December 202426
November 202418
October 202417
September 202435
August 202432

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Neath East in July 2025

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

1. Exchange Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Pendrill Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Southgate Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Helen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Melyn Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Eva Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
10. Heol Quar (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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