SA8 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4HY

SA8 4HY, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4HY, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA8 4HY area, explore the SA8 4HY 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 (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA8 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Ffordd Parc Ynysderw with total crimes: 1

SA8 4HY 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 offences77.23-36.36%
Vehicle crime14.600.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.2350.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Shoplifting21.97100.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.94-69.23%
Shoplifting12.63-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.1418.18%
Anti-social behaviour38.540.00%
Public order21.97-50.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8083.33%
Public order47.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.940.00%
Shoplifting11.31-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.91100.00%
Public order23.94-33.33%
Drugs11.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-40.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Shoplifting21.97100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.29100.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Public order10.66-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1716.67%
Public order54.6066.67%
Other theft23.290.00%
Shoplifting11.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.860.00%
Public order33.940.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20244
May 202413
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 4 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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 4HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Wesley Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ffordd Parc Ynysderw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maes Iago
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brynawel
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rodfa Alltacham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1