WELLFIELD ROAD, SA12 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA12 8AB

WELLFIELD ROAD, SA12 8AB, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This SA12 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA12 8AB, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA12 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Llewellyn Street with total crimes: 4
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

WELLFIELD ROAD, SA12 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.90-14.29%
Other crime44.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.09133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.090.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 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 offences713.08-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.81-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson25.81100.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.71-43.75%
Public order46.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9945.45%
Anti-social behaviour211.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.99-8.33%
Public order47.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-40.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1218.179.09%
Anti-social behaviour58.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6350.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2657.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.99300.00%
Public order32.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.99-41.67%
Public order55.09150.00%
Theft from the person23.630.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.7133.33%
Public order28.72-60.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences917.44-10.00%
Public order56.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Shoplifting12.91-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.890.00%
Public order57.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 202416
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA12 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newton Avenue
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Llewellyn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. John Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hopkin Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Lister Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Vivian Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pentyla-Baglan Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1