Crime Rate in Rhos: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhos

The total recorded crimes in Rhos, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhos crime rate of 3.41 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 Rhos, encompassing approximately 2,051 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhos Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corner Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • Ffordd Cynon with total crimes: 1
  • Heol Alfred Wallace with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rhos?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Rhos demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 98 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhos recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Rhos had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 58 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rhos recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Rhos has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rhos Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rhos has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 29th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Rhos crimes were 98. The crime rate of Rhos in 2024 was 115.04 (year) or 9.59 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhos were around 58 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.84 (year) or 10.24 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhos)CrimesRank (Rhos)CrimesRank (Rhos)
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
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
Glynneath Central and East4 33101 3097 30
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Rhos Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rhos in May 2025

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

1. Corner Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ffordd Cynon (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Heol Alfred Wallace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Fern Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol-Y-Nant (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Delffordd (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Primrose Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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