SA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12

SA12, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 258 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA12, encompassing approximately 32702 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (1.01% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (31.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-14.00% decrease)

SA12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7

SA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA12

The postcode district are associated with the SA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1007.891.01%
Public order463.0631.43%
Anti-social behaviour431.41-14.00%
Shoplifting211.31110.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime90.4328.57%
Burglary70.28-30.00%
Other crime60.2120.00%
Other theft60.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.18300.00%
Theft from the person10.12-80.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences998.20-12.39%
Anti-social behaviour503.03-13.79%
Public order351.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson281.07-3.45%
Other theft120.86-50.00%
Burglary100.3711.11%
Shoplifting100.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime70.31-22.22%
Theft from the person50.21400.00%
Other crime50.150.00%
Drugs40.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11310.156.60%
Anti-social behaviour583.4661.11%
Public order421.7768.00%
Shoplifting301.28172.73%
Criminal damage and arson290.92190.00%
Other theft240.8971.43%
Burglary90.7350.00%
Vehicle crime90.2828.57%
Other crime50.280.00%
Drugs50.15-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.12-40.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1067.16-9.40%
Anti-social behaviour363.24-18.18%
Public order251.10-7.41%
Other theft140.76-22.22%
Shoplifting110.43-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.31133.33%
Burglary60.2120.00%
Drugs60.18200.00%
Other crime50.18150.00%
Bicycle theft50.15150.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1177.645.41%
Anti-social behaviour443.584.76%
Public order271.3550.00%
Other theft180.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.55-34.78%
Shoplifting140.46-48.15%
Burglary50.43-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.150.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%
Other crime20.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.01-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour423.3927.27%
Shoplifting271.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.8335.29%
Public order180.705.88%
Other theft180.5550.00%
Burglary60.55100.00%
Other crime50.1866.67%
Vehicle crime30.15-40.00%
Drugs30.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1177.4011.43%
Anti-social behaviour333.583.12%
Shoplifting271.0158.82%
Criminal damage and arson170.836.25%
Public order170.52-37.04%
Other theft120.52-14.29%
Drugs60.37200.00%
Vehicle crime50.180.00%
Other crime30.15-25.00%
Burglary30.09-25.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.06-7.08%
Anti-social behaviour323.21-5.88%
Public order270.9850.00%
Shoplifting170.83-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.52-15.79%
Other theft140.49-6.67%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Burglary40.1233.33%
Drugs20.12100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.4011.88%
Anti-social behaviour343.46-22.73%
Shoplifting251.0431.58%
Criminal damage and arson190.76-20.83%
Public order180.58-45.45%
Other theft150.5525.00%
Vehicle crime50.46-28.57%
Other crime40.15-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.12300.00%
Burglary30.120.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.86-0.98%
Anti-social behaviour443.0922.22%
Public order331.35-29.79%
Criminal damage and arson241.0120.00%
Shoplifting190.73-36.67%
Other theft120.58-33.33%
Other crime90.37125.00%
Vehicle crime70.2875.00%
Drugs40.21100.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.26-2.86%
Public order473.1262.07%
Anti-social behaviour361.44-33.33%
Shoplifting301.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.92-23.08%
Other theft180.61-10.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-20.00%
Other crime40.12-20.00%
Burglary20.12-66.67%
Drugs20.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.6822.09%
Anti-social behaviour543.2128.57%
Public order291.6511.54%
Criminal damage and arson260.8985.71%
Shoplifting240.8033.33%
Other theft200.73-16.67%
Burglary60.61-25.00%
Drugs50.18150.00%
Other crime50.15400.00%
Vehicle crime50.15-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences867.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.630.00%
Public order261.280.00%
Other theft240.800.00%
Shoplifting180.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.550.00%
Burglary80.430.00%
Vehicle crime70.240.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024100
June 202499
May 2024113
April 2024106
March 2024117
February 2024111
January 2024117
December 2023105
November 2023113
October 2023101
September 2023102
August 2023105
July 202386

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 390 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202435
May 202442
April 202425
March 202427
February 202418
January 202417
December 202327
November 202318
October 202333
September 202347
August 202329
July 202326

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202410
May 202430
April 202411
March 202414
February 202427
January 202427
December 202317
November 202325
October 202319
September 202330
August 202324
July 202318

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 202424
April 202414
March 202418
February 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202312
September 202318
August 202320
July 202324

A total of 548 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202450
May 202458
April 202436
March 202444
February 202442
January 202433
December 202332
November 202334
October 202344
September 202336
August 202354
July 202342

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202428
May 202429
April 202410
March 202415
February 202423
January 202417
December 202316
November 202319
October 202324
September 202320
August 202326
July 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Brookside Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Woodland Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lorraine Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sepia Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Blair Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brynbryddan
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chalice Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Heol Southdown
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Promenade View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scarlet Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pembroke Terrace
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 16. Addison Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Newton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Marsh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Port Talbot Bus Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Knight Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wellfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Maes-Y-Parc
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Heol Parry
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Acacia Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clos Golwg Y Bae
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Morrison Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bevin Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 28. Jersey Quay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Elfed Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Newbridge Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1