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 May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath North crime rate of 6.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Neath North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Road with total crimes: 8
  • Maes-Yr-Hâf Road with total crimes: 7
  • Green Street with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • 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 May 2025 the Neath North has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath North)CrimesRank (Neath North)CrimesRank (Neath North)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
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

Neath North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202523
March 202525
February 202526
January 202525
December 202435
November 202414
October 202431
September 202430
August 202437
July 202421
June 202460
May 202434

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202524
February 20257
January 202519
December 202415
November 202416
October 202418
September 202425
August 202417
July 202417
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 202416
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
May 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 Neath North in May 2025

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

1. Croft Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Maes-Yr-Hâf Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Green Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Greenway Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fairyland (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Gnoll Bank (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Summerfield Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cattle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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