Cwmavon Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cwmavon’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 placed it 51.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Neath Port Talbot, a town with a mix of industrial heritage and modern housing, saw a distinct pattern in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This may partly explain the area’s relatively low overall rate, as violent crime typically drives higher national figures. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, made up 21.1% of incidents, slightly above the UK average for this category. The transition to spring in March, with longer evenings and clocks moving forward, may have influenced patterns of activity, though no direct link to crime rates was evident. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting a generally orderly community. While causal factors, the area’s lower population density compared to major urban centres may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The small number of crimes reported (19 in total) also highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity, with just one incident per 268 residents over the course of the month.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for nearly half of all incidents. This category was 34% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may suppress such crimes. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 33% higher than the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, a notable outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. Possession of weapons, though rare (0.2 per 1,000), was 186% above the UK average, indicating a specific local concern. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 62% below the UK rate, reinforcing the area’s generally orderly nature. These figures highlight a mixed picture: while violent crime remains low, certain categories like criminal damage suggest targeted issues. Residents might find the 34% below-average violent crime rate particularly reassuring, though the elevated weapon possession statistic warrants attention. The data also shows a stark contrast between Cwmavon’s low property crime rate and the UK average, with property crimes making up only 21.1% of total incidents compared to a UK-wide 25%.

Cwmavon’s March 2023 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents placed it well below the UK average of 7.6, a difference of 51.3%. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that would be considered exceptionally low in most UK contexts. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area’s relative safety. With a population of 5,094, the small scale of the built-up area may contribute to this lower exposure, as larger urban centres typically see higher concentrations of crime. Comparing this to the UK average, Cwmavon’s residents face a significantly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national picture. The daily crime context, while seemingly low, should be interpreted within the area’s specific characteristics: as a smaller, less densely populated part of Neath Port Talbot, it may lack the high-traffic areas that often drive up crime rates in larger towns. The monthly exposure statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, underscores the area’s low crime profile, with only 19 crimes reported in total. This suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, or industrial land use—may play a role in maintaining this low level of criminal activity.