AFANDALE, SA12 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7BQ

AFANDALE, SA12 7BQ, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7BQ, encompassing approximately 1874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA12 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Afandale with total crimes: 3
  • Village Gardens with total crimes: 2

AFANDALE, SA12 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13-66.67%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-33.33%
Public order21.07100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.74-25.00%
Public order13.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.07166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6071.43%
Anti-social behaviour26.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-75.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0016.67%
Other crime43.740.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.740.00%
Public order13.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Afandale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Village Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Handel Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heol Chopin
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. White Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lupin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Russet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Border Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1