Crime Rate in Sandfields West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandfields West

The total recorded crimes in Sandfields West, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandfields West crime rate of 4.96 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Sandfields West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Afandale with total crimes: 7
  • Scarlet Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Elgar Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandfields West?

To understand the safety of Sandfields West, we need to analyze Sandfields West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 858 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandfields West witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Sandfields West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 718 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandfields West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandfields West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandfields West has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 5th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Sandfields West crimes were 858. The crime rate of Sandfields West in 2024 was 55.94 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandfields West were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.82 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandfields West)CrimesRank (Sandfields West)CrimesRank (Sandfields West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 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 (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 202419
August 202421
July 202412
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202531
February 202512
January 202520
December 202429
November 202426
October 202428
September 202432
August 202421
July 202430
June 202452
May 202431

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sandfields West in May 2025

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

1. Afandale (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Scarlet Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Elgar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Seaforth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Gordon Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Heol Croes Y De (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clos Golwg Y Bae (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Heol Strauss (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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