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 May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandfields East crime rate of 6.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Sandfields East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Gol Wg-Y-Mor with total crimes: 7
  • Ruskin Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Sandfields East has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 6.47 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandfields East)CrimesRank (Sandfields East)CrimesRank (Sandfields East)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
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
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

Sandfields East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202524
March 202527
February 202527
January 202519
December 202421
November 202428
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417
July 202418
June 202454
May 202434

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202446
May 202416

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 202516
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sandfields East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Gol Wg-Y-Mor (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ruskin Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Owen'S Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bevin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Morrison Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Heol Bevin (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turnstone Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dalton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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