SA8 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4AG

SA8 4AG, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4AG 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 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4AG, encompassing approximately 1089 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA8 4AG area, explore the SA8 4AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SA8 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wesley Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Heol Glanllechau with total crimes: 2

SA8 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime18.260.00%
Other theft10.92-75.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.9442.86%
Other theft49.180.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Shoplifting32.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7550.00%
Vehicle crime12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.3575.00%
Shoplifting56.4225.00%
Public order34.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.67-33.33%
Other crime13.670.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

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 offences611.930.00%
Shoplifting45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.67-50.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%

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 offences617.44-14.29%
Shoplifting45.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Other theft23.670.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.01250.00%
Shoplifting36.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Public order10.92-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In January 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 offences817.44166.67%
Shoplifting57.34-16.67%
Public order44.590.00%
Theft from the person13.670.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.60-25.00%
Public order45.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.67-50.00%
Other theft22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%

In November 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
Shoplifting821.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.340.00%
Public order45.51-33.33%
Other theft23.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In October 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
Shoplifting621.11-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences65.51-33.33%
Public order65.5150.00%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.020.00%
Shoplifting78.260.00%
Public order46.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.670.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Wesley Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heol Glanllechau
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1