SA12 6YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6YB

SA12 6YB, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6YB 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 6YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6YB, encompassing approximately 3114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SA12 6YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Pembroke Terrace with total crimes: 4

SA12 6YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.7375.00%
Other crime66.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-28.57%
Public order51.610.00%
Drugs41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-57.14%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.84-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.25-12.50%
Public order52.25-16.67%
Other crime31.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.0219.05%
Anti-social behaviour88.03166.67%
Public order62.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.8110.53%
Criminal damage and arson46.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Public order30.96-72.73%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.69-29.63%
Public order116.10120.00%
Shoplifting43.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.73-6.90%
Public order58.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.610.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.0916.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.31-16.67%
Public order51.61400.00%
Other theft41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-71.43%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.69-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson78.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.250.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.3724.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.9366.67%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Public order30.96-62.50%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.62-32.43%
Public order88.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5775.00%
Other theft52.2525.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.58117.65%
Criminal damage and arson511.88-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-60.00%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Public order31.28-62.50%
Other crime20.96-33.33%
Burglary20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.30-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour105.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.21125.00%
Public order82.89-27.27%
Other theft52.570.00%
Other crime31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.230.00%
Public order118.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.530.00%
Shoplifting61.930.00%
Other theft51.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202425
June 202421
May 202419
April 202427
March 202429
February 202425
January 202431
December 202325
November 202337
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Newton Avenue
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pembroke Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bevan Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Llewellyn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Stair Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Corporation Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. John Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Enfield Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Josephs Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hopkin Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Fairfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lilian Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marsh Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beach Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Gwyn Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Norman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Olive Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Vivian Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pentyla-Baglan Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Water Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1