WESTERN ROAD, SA8 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4AJ

WESTERN ROAD, SA8 4AJ, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4AJ, encompassing approximately 710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA8 4AJ 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
  • Ffordd Parc Ynysderw with total crimes: 1

WESTERN ROAD, SA8 4AJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.27133.33%
Vehicle crime19.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.900.00%
Other theft34.230.00%
Public order34.23200.00%
Shoplifting24.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.0450.00%
Public order14.230.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.23-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Public order11.410.00%

In April 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 offences519.72-37.50%
Shoplifting47.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.630.00%
Other theft14.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

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 offences814.08700.00%
Shoplifting211.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.86-20.00%
Possession of weapons15.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-75.00%
Public order11.41-66.67%

In January 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
Shoplifting519.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.04100.00%
Public order35.630.00%
Theft from the person14.230.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.72-37.50%
Public order37.0450.00%
Other theft24.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.82100.00%

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
Shoplifting819.7233.33%
Violence and sexual offences311.27-25.00%
Public order24.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting623.9420.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.45-50.00%
Public order45.63100.00%
Other theft25.63100.00%
Other crime12.820.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences825.350.00%
Shoplifting511.270.00%
Public order27.040.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 4AJ 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. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1