SA12 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6LA

SA12 6LA, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.23 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA12 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA12 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6LA, encompassing approximately 3015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SA12 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Pembroke Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 3

SA12 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.230.00%
Shoplifting145.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.6414.29%
Public order62.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.26-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour75.64-22.22%
Shoplifting62.32-53.85%
Burglary31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-90.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.2210.53%
Shoplifting136.96160.00%
Public order104.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.255.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.30-33.33%
Public order51.990.00%
Shoplifting51.66-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.25-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour95.97-47.06%
Shoplifting82.980.00%
Public order52.6525.00%
Other theft41.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-71.43%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.89-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour176.3021.43%
Shoplifting85.64-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.6540.00%
Public order42.32-20.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.277.69%
Shoplifting134.6418.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.31150.00%
Public order51.66-28.57%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.90-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour135.64116.67%
Shoplifting114.3122.22%
Public order73.6575.00%
Other theft32.32-25.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.55121.43%
Shoplifting910.28-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-44.44%
Public order41.66-50.00%
Other theft41.33100.00%
Other crime21.33-33.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.8854.55%
Violence and sexual offences145.64-41.67%
Shoplifting114.64-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson93.6580.00%
Public order82.98-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.65300.00%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.5360.00%
Shoplifting187.9650.00%
Public order155.97650.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.97-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.6525.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.91-31.82%
Shoplifting124.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.9833.33%
Public order21.33-80.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.290.00%
Public order104.640.00%
Shoplifting83.320.00%
Other theft32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Drugs20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 202318
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 202315
August 20232
July 202310

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202417
May 202421
April 202419
March 202418
February 202419
January 202434
December 202317
November 202331
October 202314
September 202324
August 202315
July 202322

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202417
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 202317
September 202311
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
August 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pembroke Terrace
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 3. Newton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Marsh Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Port Talbot Bus Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Knight Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Borough Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fairfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lister Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gwyn Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Llys Rupert Hallowes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ysguthan Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Bevan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glenavon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Pendarvis Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Angel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Michna Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bailey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Olive Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dunraven Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Water Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1