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 May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Port Talbot crime rate of 3.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Port Talbot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Port Talbot Parkway with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • 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 May 2025 the Port Talbot has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Port Talbot)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
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

Port Talbot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202530
March 202522
February 202524
January 202531
December 202427
November 202416
October 202419
September 202425
August 202421
July 202431
June 202446
May 202434

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 202417
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202411
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Port Talbot Parkway (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Glan Afan (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A48 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tudor Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Devonshire Place (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Gower Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wyndham Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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