SA13 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA13 2BL

SA13 2BL, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.46 per 1,000 population. This SA13 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA13 2BL, encompassing approximately 1577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA13 2BL area, explore the SA13 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SA13 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Heol-Yr-Orsedd with total crimes: 4
  • Somerset Street with total crimes: 4

SA13 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.4662.50%
Shoplifting88.2460.00%
Vehicle crime55.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.170.00%
Public order32.5450.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.3114.29%
Shoplifting55.07-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.17300.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.58-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences75.71-41.67%
Public order24.440.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.29140.00%
Shoplifting117.61-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson26.970.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.31-50.00%
Public order23.170.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.68100.00%
Shoplifting36.34200.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 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 offences57.61-16.67%
Public order33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9720.00%
Shoplifting33.800.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.610.00%
Shoplifting33.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences59.51-28.57%
Public order43.170.00%
Shoplifting42.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.12-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.440.00%
Public order43.17300.00%
Other theft22.54100.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.17300.00%
Other theft12.54-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 202421
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA13 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Heol-Yr-Orsedd
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Somerset Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Donnen Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Rhes Scutari
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brombil Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Commercial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pentre Wern
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Wilden Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elba Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Inkerman Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Constant Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lady Charlotte Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brymbo Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1