Crime Rate in Sandfields East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandfields East

The total recorded crimes in Sandfields East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandfields East crime rate of 5.30 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 Sandfields East, encompassing approximately 13,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
Sandfields East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Gol Wg-Y-Mor with total crimes: 8
  • Morrison Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sandfields East?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Sandfields East reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 747 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandfields East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Sandfields East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 599 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandfields East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandfields East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandfields East has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 2th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Sandfields East crimes were 747. The crime rate of Sandfields East in 2024 was 54.96 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandfields East were around 599 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.07 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandfields East)CrimesRank (Sandfields East)CrimesRank (Sandfields East)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
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
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

Sandfields East 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202517
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202539
May 202533
April 202524
March 202527
February 202527
January 202519
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 202516
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sandfields East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Gol Wg-Y-Mor (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Morrison Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Jersey Quay (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Lorraine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Adare Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wheatley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lingfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cwrt Morfa Afan (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Owen'S Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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