SA12 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6LE

SA12 6LE, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.21 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6LE, encompassing approximately 2313 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SA12 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Llys Rupert Hallowes with total crimes: 7

SA12 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.21-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour115.6222.22%
Violence and sexual offences84.7614.29%
Public order63.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5920.00%
Drugs32.590.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.29-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0512.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.89-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.0366.67%
Burglary12.160.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2530.26257.14%
Violence and sexual offences1610.8123.08%
Anti-social behaviour86.920.00%
Public order63.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.438.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.62-20.00%
Shoplifting73.46-68.18%
Burglary43.030.00%
Public order21.73-80.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2226.80340.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.51-14.29%
Public order105.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.3266.67%
Theft from the person24.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.7255.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.05-50.00%
Burglary52.5966.67%
Shoplifting52.16-50.00%
Public order42.16-50.00%
Other theft21.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.75-40.00%
Shoplifting105.19-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.32-52.63%
Public order83.89100.00%
Other theft33.460.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-71.43%
Drugs10.860.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2030.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences198.65-29.63%
Shoplifting128.21-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson75.19-12.50%
Public order43.03-33.33%
Other theft31.730.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.4268.75%
Anti-social behaviour1511.6725.00%
Shoplifting136.48-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson85.62300.00%
Public order63.46-14.29%
Other theft32.590.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.8023.08%
Violence and sexual offences166.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.92200.00%
Public order75.19133.33%
Other theft33.030.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.21242.86%
Shoplifting1310.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.62-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-20.00%
Public order31.73-50.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1925.0758.33%
Shoplifting138.21-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences75.62-65.00%
Public order63.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5925.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Other theft20.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.560.00%
Shoplifting198.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.210.00%
Public order105.190.00%
Other theft44.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 202420
January 202415
December 202312
November 20234
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 202419
January 202427
December 202316
November 202324
October 20237
September 202320

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202425
June 20247
May 202422
April 20245
March 202410
February 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 202313
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Llys Rupert Hallowes
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glan Afan
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pembroke Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Corporation Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Enfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Marsh Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beach Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Gwyn Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Norman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Olive Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Vivian Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ty-Draw Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Water Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. North Bank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1