Crime Rate in Neath North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath North

The total recorded crimes in Neath North, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath North crime rate of 6.84 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 North, encompassing approximately 11,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Neath North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Road with total crimes: 12
  • Green Street with total crimes: 10
  • Fairyland with total crimes: 5

How safe is Neath North?

To understand the safety of Neath North, we need to analyze Neath North 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 North reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 1,079 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath North witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Neath North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 947 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neath North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Neath North has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 2th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath North crimes were 1,079. The crime rate of Neath North in 2024 was 94.65 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath North were around 947 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.07 (year) or 6.92 (month) ranking 2 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
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

Neath North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 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 Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20257
January 202519
December 202415
November 202416
October 202418
September 202425
August 202417
July 202417
June 202444
May 202422
April 202424

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202526
January 202525
December 202435
November 202414
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437
July 202421
June 202460
May 202434
April 202430

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Neath North in March 2025

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

1. Croft Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Green Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Fairyland (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Commercial Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Cattle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Greenway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Ropewalk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Summerfield Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Rosser Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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