UPPER WEST END, SA13 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA13 1PU

UPPER WEST END, SA13 1PU, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.52 per 1,000 population. This SA13 1PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA13 postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA13 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA13 1PU, encompassing approximately 1655 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA13 1PU area, explore the SA13 1PU Area information page.
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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)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SA13 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Devonshire Place with total crimes: 4
  • Library Lane with total crimes: 3

UPPER WEST END, SA13 1PU 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.52500.00%
Shoplifting77.2540.00%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.48-50.00%
Public order33.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-71.43%
Other crime11.210.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.04-46.15%
Public order54.2325.00%
Other theft23.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.77225.00%
Shoplifting107.85-52.38%
Public order46.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2120.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.69-50.00%
Public order42.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.830.00%
Shoplifting31.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Public order21.81-60.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences710.2740.00%
Public order54.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Shoplifting11.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.67150.00%
Public order33.020.00%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.42-33.33%
Burglary22.42100.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.62300.00%
Public order42.42300.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.4875.00%
Shoplifting44.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.890.00%
Other theft44.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.420.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20247
June 202413
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202421
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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 SA13 1PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Devonshire Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Library Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rhes Scutari
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A48
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Maritime Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Theodore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1