SA8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8

SA8, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA8, encompassing approximately 13331 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

SA8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Davies Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heol-Y-Nant with total crimes: 4

SA8 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA8

The postcode district are associated with the SA8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.803.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.33-7.14%
Public order70.98-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Other theft30.38-50.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.7836.36%
Anti-social behaviour142.257.69%
Public order121.059.09%
Other theft60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4566.67%
Shoplifting40.38-20.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour131.65160.00%
Public order110.9857.14%
Shoplifting50.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.68-35.00%
Public order71.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.53-28.57%
Shoplifting40.380.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences405.2529.03%
Public order143.0055.56%
Anti-social behaviour71.05-22.22%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.65-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour92.330.00%
Public order90.68125.00%
Other theft50.68400.00%
Shoplifting40.3833.33%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.136.25%
Anti-social behaviour92.55-18.18%
Public order40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-50.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.7318.52%
Anti-social behaviour112.4037.50%
Shoplifting60.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45100.00%
Public order40.30-42.86%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.4368.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.03-33.33%
Public order70.6016.67%
Shoplifting50.53-16.67%
Drugs40.380.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.60-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour121.2033.33%
Public order60.90-14.29%
Shoplifting60.45-25.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.35-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour91.58-18.18%
Shoplifting80.6833.33%
Public order70.60-12.50%
Other theft40.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.1813.79%
Anti-social behaviour112.480.00%
Public order80.83-33.33%
Shoplifting60.60-14.29%
Other theft40.450.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.330.00%
Public order122.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.900.00%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202422
June 202426
May 202440
April 202431
March 202434
February 202432
January 202427
December 202316
November 202321
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Davies Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heol-Y-Nant
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Cysgod-Y-Fro
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Cefnllan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cwrt Y Waun
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clos Pentyle
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wesley Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bryn Golau
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heol Glanllechau
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clos Nant Ddu
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heol Las
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leyshon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Gelliderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Derwen Deg
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Londeg
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gellidderw
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ael-Y-Fro
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gelligron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tal Y Fro
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Allt-Y-Waun
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gwyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heol Phillip
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maes Iago
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. East Crossways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1