SA10 7WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA10 7WA

SA10 7WA, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1149.68 per 1,000 population. This SA10 7WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA10 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA10 7WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA10 7WA, encompassing approximately 73 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SA10 7WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerfield Place with total crimes: 11
  • Croft Road with total crimes: 8
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 8

SA10 7WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences341149.68-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour26459.8752.94%
Criminal damage and arson7351.6775.00%
Other theft494.68-33.33%
Public order454.10100.00%
Shoplifting354.10-75.00%
Drugs240.580.00%
Burglary227.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft127.050.00%
Vehicle crime113.530.00%
Possession of weapons113.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421217.30147.06%
Anti-social behaviour17568.0821.43%
Shoplifting12229.94100.00%
Other theft6162.31500.00%
Burglary481.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson454.10-60.00%
Drugs254.10-50.00%
Public order227.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime127.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17879.16-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour14229.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson10189.3642.86%
Public order8135.26-27.27%
Shoplifting6108.20500.00%
Drugs481.15300.00%
Possession of weapons254.100.00%
Other theft127.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime113.530.00%
Burglary113.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft113.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences351027.959.38%
Anti-social behaviour12473.40-14.29%
Public order11162.3137.50%
Criminal damage and arson7148.7840.00%
Burglary494.68300.00%
Other theft454.1033.33%
Drugs154.10-50.00%
Shoplifting113.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime113.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321055.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour14432.82-33.33%
Public order8189.3614.29%
Criminal damage and arson5108.2066.67%
Shoplifting567.63-28.57%
Theft from the person467.630.00%
Other theft354.10200.00%
Other crime240.580.00%
Drugs227.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime127.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons113.530.00%
Burglary113.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences361149.6816.13%
Anti-social behaviour21486.9240.00%
Public order7284.040.00%
Shoplifting794.68-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson394.68200.00%
Drugs340.5850.00%
Other crime240.580.00%
Vehicle crime227.05-33.33%
Other theft127.050.00%
Robbery113.530.00%
Possession of weapons113.530.00%
Burglary113.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311068.52-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour15419.2915.38%
Shoplifting15202.88150.00%
Public order7202.88-12.50%
Vehicle crime394.68-25.00%
Burglary240.58-33.33%
Drugs227.05-33.33%
Other crime227.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.05-66.67%
Other theft113.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321000.89-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour13432.82-23.53%
Public order8175.8333.33%
Shoplifting6108.20200.00%
Vehicle crime481.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson354.10-25.00%
Burglary340.58200.00%
Drugs340.5850.00%
Other theft140.58-66.67%
Theft from the person113.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences351041.47-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour17473.40240.00%
Public order6229.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson481.15-33.33%
Other crime454.100.00%
Other theft354.10-25.00%
Drugs240.58-33.33%
Shoplifting227.05-50.00%
Robbery127.050.00%
Theft from the person113.530.00%
Burglary113.530.00%
Possession of weapons113.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38987.3780.95%
Public order10513.9742.86%
Criminal damage and arson6135.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour581.15-44.44%
Shoplifting467.63300.00%
Other theft454.10-20.00%
Drugs354.10200.00%
Theft from the person140.580.00%
Burglary113.530.00%
Vehicle crime113.530.00%

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 offences21689.81-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour9284.040.00%
Public order7121.73-46.15%
Other theft594.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson367.63-62.50%
Burglary140.580.00%
Drugs113.53-66.67%
Shoplifting113.53-80.00%
Theft from the person113.53-66.67%
Other crime113.530.00%
Bicycle theft113.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences371190.250.00%
Public order13500.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour9175.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson8121.730.00%
Other theft6108.200.00%
Shoplifting581.150.00%
Theft from the person367.630.00%
Drugs340.580.00%
Possession of weapons240.580.00%
Burglary127.050.00%
Robbery113.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
July 202417
June 202435
May 202432
April 202436
March 202431
February 202432
January 202435
December 202338
November 202321
October 202337

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 202421
March 202415
February 202413
January 202417
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA10 7WA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Summerfield Place
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Croft Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Commercial Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Green Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Orchard Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Greenway Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Queen Street Back Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Stryd Dewi Sant
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Maes-Yr-Hâf Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Roman Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cattle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ropewalk Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rhodfar Gnoll
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Allister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Ropewalk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neath Bus Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Forster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Osborne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nelson Mandela Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Mary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brookdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1