SA8 4HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4HP

SA8 4HP, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4HP, encompassing approximately 1185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SA8 4HP 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
  • Bryn Golau with total crimes: 2

SA8 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4922.22%
Public order29.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.84-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.2450.00%
Other theft57.590.00%
Public order34.220.00%
Shoplifting32.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime12.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.330.00%
Shoplifting55.0625.00%
Public order34.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

In June 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 offences613.49-25.00%
Shoplifting45.060.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.6514.29%
Shoplifting46.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.37-50.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences717.71-12.50%
Shoplifting45.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9660.00%
Shoplifting36.75-40.00%
Robbery12.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

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 offences511.80-61.54%
Shoplifting54.220.00%
Possession of weapons14.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.84-80.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.77225.00%
Public order510.9625.00%
Shoplifting54.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.220.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In December 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
Shoplifting616.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.06-33.33%
Public order43.370.00%
Other theft33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-33.33%

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
Shoplifting821.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.75-40.00%
Public order45.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.37200.00%
Other theft22.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.6111.11%
Shoplifting68.43-14.29%
Public order65.0650.00%
Other theft25.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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 offences921.920.00%
Shoplifting77.590.00%
Public order45.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
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 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 3 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

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 4HP 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. Bryn Golau
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heol Glanllechau
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gwyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gwyn Allt Close
    Total1
    Public order1