SA8 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 3AZ

SA8 3AZ, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This SA8 3AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA8 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA8 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 3AZ, encompassing approximately 1126 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA8 3AZ area, explore the SA8 3AZ 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 (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SA8 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Heol Glanllechau with total crimes: 2
  • Gwyn Street with total crimes: 1

SA8 3AZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.87250.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.21-50.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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 theft412.420.00%
Shoplifting33.55-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.44-20.00%
Public order13.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.42-16.67%
Shoplifting44.440.00%
Other theft23.550.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.650.00%
Shoplifting45.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.55-75.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.97-25.00%
Shoplifting45.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.550.00%
Public order23.550.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7660.00%
Shoplifting27.10-60.00%
Robbery11.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.54-50.00%
Shoplifting54.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.86100.00%
Shoplifting58.87-16.67%
Public order34.4450.00%
Theft from the person12.660.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.3266.67%
Other theft34.44200.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.10-57.14%
Public order22.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Other theft11.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.520.00%
Shoplifting66.21-14.29%
Public order45.320.00%
Other theft23.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.77-66.67%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In September 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
Shoplifting720.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.210.00%
Public order46.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.660.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 3AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Heol Glanllechau
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gwyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heol Phillip
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1