JAMES STREET, SA8 4LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA8 4LR

JAMES STREET, SA8 4LR, Neath Port Talbot has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This SA8 4LR 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 4LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA8 4LR, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SA8 4LR 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
  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 1

JAMES STREET, SA8 4LR 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 offences76.76-30.00%
Vehicle crime14.300.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4566.67%
Public order36.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.690.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.46-40.00%
Other theft11.840.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences55.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6016.67%
Public order44.300.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69150.00%
Drugs13.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.920.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15-14.29%
Public order13.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3875.00%
Other theft24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 3 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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA8 4LR 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. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maes Iago
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. East Crossways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brynawel
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rodfa Alltacham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1