SA12 6YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6YG

SA12 6YG, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6YG 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 6YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6YG, encompassing approximately 3175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SA12 6YG 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 6YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.43120.00%
Other crime66.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.89150.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Drugs41.570.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.39-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.1575.00%
Public order52.20-16.67%
Other crime31.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.56133.33%
Public order62.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.869.09%
Criminal damage and arson47.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Public order30.94-76.92%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.63-12.00%
Public order136.93116.67%
Shoplifting44.090.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.80-19.35%
Public order67.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6034.78%
Public order49.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.17-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson87.24100.00%
Other theft32.52200.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.7528.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.5733.33%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Public order30.94-62.50%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

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 offences2516.69-34.21%
Public order87.87166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.52100.00%
Other theft51.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-25.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.97-55.56%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Public order31.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-66.67%
Other crime20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.63-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour95.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.83125.00%
Public order72.83-41.67%
Other theft52.2025.00%
Other crime31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.580.00%
Public order128.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.780.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

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 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 202424
June 202424
May 202422
April 202425
March 202431
February 202423
January 202432
December 202325
November 202338
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 6YG 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. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Josephs Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hopkin Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Fairfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lilian Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marsh Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beach Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gwyn Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Norman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Olive Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Vivian Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pentyla-Baglan Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1