LAKE ROAD, SA12 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6AF

LAKE ROAD, SA12 6AF, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA12 postcode area, which has experienced 251 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA12 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6AF, encompassing approximately 2483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA12 6AF area, explore the SA12 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA12 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jersey Quay with total crimes: 4
  • Burns Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newbridge Road with total crimes: 3

LAKE ROAD, SA12 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Public order12.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.22400.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.43-62.50%
Public order31.21200.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-93.75%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.0860.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-25.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.83100.00%
Public order54.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.24150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-60.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.04-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.030.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6422.22%
Public order24.43100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2460.00%
Public order23.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.43-61.54%
Public order32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0544.44%
Public order25.240.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.620.00%
Public order23.220.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 202412
April 20244
March 202410
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 6AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jersey Quay
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burns Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Newbridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cresawnt Dylan
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sitwell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mariners Quay
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elfed Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunny Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1