SA12 6YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 6YW

SA12 6YW, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population. This SA12 6YW 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 6YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 6YW, encompassing approximately 2166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA12 6YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Llewellyn Street with total crimes: 4

SA12 6YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.85183.33%
Other crime57.85400.00%
Public order32.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.85-68.42%
Public order42.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.2326.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.77100.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.92100.00%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Public order20.92-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.85-52.38%
Public order84.62300.00%
Other theft43.690.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.16-8.70%
Other theft49.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3991.67%
Public order410.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.46-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson55.54150.00%
Other crime32.310.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3110.00%
Public order310.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.00-23.08%
Public order59.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.31300.00%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.0873.33%
Public order312.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-71.43%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.08-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson76.9275.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23100.00%
Public order41.85-63.64%
Other theft31.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.390.00%
Public order117.850.00%
Other theft55.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 202419
June 202415
May 202410
April 202421
March 202423
February 202412
January 202422
December 202320
November 202326
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 4 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
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 6YW 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. Llewellyn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. John Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Josephs Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hopkin Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Fairfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Lilian Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vivian Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pentyla-Baglan Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rhos Yr Abad
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1