Crime Rate in Port Talbot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Port Talbot

The total recorded crimes in Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Port Talbot crime rate of 4.31 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 Port Talbot, encompassing approximately 13,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Port Talbot Parkway with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • A48 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Port Talbot?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Port Talbot reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 809 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Port Talbot witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Port Talbot experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 609 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Port Talbot witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Port Talbot Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Port Talbot has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 5th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Port Talbot crimes were 809. The crime rate of Port Talbot in 2024 was 61.16 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Port Talbot were around 609 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.04 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking 6 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
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
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

Port Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 202417
June 202422
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202531
December 202427
November 202416
October 202419
September 202425
August 202421
July 202431
June 202446
May 202434
April 202424

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Port Talbot in March 2025

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

1. Port Talbot Parkway (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A48 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
7. George Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Eagle Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Theodore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Connaught Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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