SA12 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7LN

SA12 7LN, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7LN, encompassing approximately 3966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA12 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morrison Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Morrison Court with total crimes: 4
  • St Asaph Drive with total crimes: 4

SA12 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Shoplifting51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2666.67%
Public order41.26-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.080.00%
Public order63.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-37.50%
Shoplifting51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.32-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour83.53166.67%
Public order62.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-60.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8413.33%
Public order94.29125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.09-21.05%
Shoplifting73.78250.00%
Other theft61.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.075.56%
Public order44.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.58-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour54.54400.00%
Public order51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8453.33%
Shoplifting105.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.52500.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.32-31.82%
Shoplifting83.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3283.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.55-20.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.08-29.41%
Shoplifting83.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8154.55%
Public order44.29-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.570.00%
Public order72.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202415
April 202419
March 202418
February 202423
January 202415
December 202322
November 202312
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morrison Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Morrison Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Asaph Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Maes Y Drindod
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Timbre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rhodfa Lingfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Briar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rhodfa Gwifr
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trinity Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. South Cross Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ffordd Deg
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Heol Southdown
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gordon Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Heol Y Gwlith
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Promenade View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1