SA12 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7BX

SA12 7BX, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.00 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7BX, encompassing approximately 1857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SA12 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Stair Street with total crimes: 3

SA12 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.00220.00%
Other crime48.610.00%
Public order32.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07-75.00%
Public order42.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.2366.67%
Public order310.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In June 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 offences1214.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Other theft21.08-50.00%
Public order11.08-80.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.38-25.00%
Public order54.84400.00%
Other theft42.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.30-50.00%
Other theft26.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.2384.62%
Public order412.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.84-31.58%
Other crime37.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0035.71%
Public order210.23-33.33%
Drugs11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.38-36.36%
Public order37.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2217.2357.14%
Public order311.840.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-83.33%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.23400.00%
Public order32.69-25.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.530.00%
Public order47.540.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202420
June 202412
May 20249
April 202412
March 202424
February 202413
January 202419
December 202314
November 202322
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 7BX 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. Stair Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heol Y Bronwen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplars
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Afan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Josephs Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lilian Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rhos Yr Abad
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1