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WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Sandfields West Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sandfields West, localized within neath port talbot.

Total Crimes

48
trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

94.79per 1k
trending_down -1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,794

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Anti-social Behaviour13
Public Order3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Crime2
Shoplifting2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Afandale Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1Public order: 1
 5
On or near Acacia Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
 5
On or near Heol Chopin Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1
 3
On or near Elgar Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
 2
On or near St Asaph Drive Map
Shoplifting: 2
 2
On or near Iris Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near Rhodfa Gwifr Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
 2
On or near Handel Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near Cae Morfa Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near Heol Croes Y De Map
Other theft: 1
 1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within neath port talbot district.

Local Rank

#29safest in neath port talbot

City Average

74.58per 1k

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Local Policing

Sandfields West

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Youth nuisance, rowdy groups, abusive behaviour, noise complaints

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

"Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Bikes/scooters being driven dangerously, noise nuisance, Surrons

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Off-road bikes

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have gathered intelligence to address repeat community concerns.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

MAY15

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Memo Beach Cafe, The Princess Margaret Way Port Talbot

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