SA12 7AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7AT

SA12 7AT, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7AT 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 7AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7AT, encompassing approximately 4368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA12 7AT area, explore the SA12 7AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA12 7AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silver Close with total crimes: 11
  • Seaforth Close with total crimes: 4
  • St Asaph Drive with total crimes: 4

SA12 7AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour144.127.69%
Public order43.20-33.33%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.22-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour133.2085.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.98200.00%
Public order61.37-25.00%
Shoplifting41.37300.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.246.25%
Public order83.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.93-5.88%
Public order73.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.16-22.73%
Public order53.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-28.57%
Shoplifting41.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0729.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.04250.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.870.00%
Other theft33.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.47-5.56%
Shoplifting93.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.240.00%
Shoplifting64.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.950.00%
Shoplifting42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.04-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202417
June 202416
May 202417
April 202422
March 202417
February 202417
January 202418
December 202318
November 202312
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 7AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Silver Close
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour11
  • 2. Seaforth Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Asaph Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Amber Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Timbre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Heol Chopin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. White Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crimson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lupin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Russet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rhodfa Gwifr
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Border Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Cross Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Ffordd Deg
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Heol Southdown
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gordon Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Tir Morfa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sepia Close
    Total1
    Drugs1