Crime Rate in Pontardawe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pontardawe

The total recorded crimes in Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pontardawe crime rate of 8.77 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 Pontardawe, encompassing approximately 4,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Pontardawe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tal Y Fro with total crimes: 4
  • Ael-Y-Fro with total crimes: 3
  • Pontardawe Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pontardawe?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Pontardawe reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 460 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pontardawe witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Pontardawe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 473 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pontardawe witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pontardawe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pontardawe has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 8.77 ranking 10th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Pontardawe crimes were 460. The crime rate of Pontardawe in 2024 was 109.09 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pontardawe were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.17 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pontardawe)CrimesRank (Pontardawe)CrimesRank (Pontardawe)
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
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

Pontardawe 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202520
April 202520
March 202514
February 202516
January 202516
December 202411
November 20249
October 202419
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Pontardawe in July 2025

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

1. Tal Y Fro (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ael-Y-Fro (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pontardawe Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Gellideg (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Allt-Y-Waun (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Commercial Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clos Nant Ddu (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Londeg (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A474 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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