VILLAGE GARDENS, SA12 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 7LR

VILLAGE GARDENS, SA12 7LR, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This SA12 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 7LR, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SA12 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chalice Court with total crimes: 5
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Afandale with total crimes: 3

VILLAGE GARDENS, SA12 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.750.00%
Other theft34.87-25.00%
Shoplifting22.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.66300.00%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.87-40.00%
Shoplifting32.090.00%
Other theft12.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.05-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.4850.00%
Other theft22.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.40133.33%
Other theft69.7550.00%
Vehicle crime24.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.83100.00%
Other theft44.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.18-62.50%
Other theft22.09-66.67%
Public order11.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.620.00%
Other theft65.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1850.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.18-60.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.35400.00%
Shoplifting23.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.70-75.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8333.33%
Other crime45.570.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.570.00%
Bicycle theft14.180.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
September 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 7LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chalice Court
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Afandale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Village Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Iris Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1