Crime Rate in Neath South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Neath South

The total recorded crimes in Neath South, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Neath South crime rate of 2.88 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,976 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Neath South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryn Awel with total crimes: 6
  • Burnside with total crimes: 3
  • Talbot Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Neath South?

To understand the safety of Neath South, we need to analyze Neath South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 412 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Neath South witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Neath South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 451 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Neath South witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Neath South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Neath South has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 19th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Neath South crimes were 412. The crime rate of Neath South in 2024 was 51.65 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Neath South were around 451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.54 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath South)CrimesRank (Neath South)CrimesRank (Neath South)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202523
April 202525
March 202521
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20255
September 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Neath South in July 2025

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

1. Bryn Awel (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
2. Burnside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Talbot Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Bwlch Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clos Ysbyty (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lime Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Beacons View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wallace Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bryn Y Broch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Golwg Y Dre (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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