Cwmavon Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cwmavon's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area's unique crime profile shaped by its built-up character within Neath Port Talbot. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.5% of all incidents — a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 that is 19% higher than the UK average. This disparity may be linked to the area's social dynamics, with limited policing resources and a population density that could amplify interpersonal tensions. Criminal damage and arson followed, contributing 15.2% of total offences at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 — 61% above the UK average. This anomaly may be influenced by local infrastructure vulnerabilities, such as aging buildings or limited community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, fell 40% below the UK average, reflecting effective local interventions or a smaller population of at-risk individuals. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and longer evenings, likely contributed to the rise in public order offences, which saw a 100% increase from zero to three incidents. These patterns underscore the interplay between local context and broader national trends, with Cwmavon's crime profile illustrating both strengths and areas for improvement in community safety.

Public order offences surged by 100% in May 2023, jumping from zero to three reported incidents — the most dramatic month-on-month change recorded. This spike aligns with May's bank holidays and extended evenings, which likely increased outdoor socialising and drinking in local areas. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences rose by 30.8%, maintaining their dominance as the most common crime type (51.5% of total offences). Cwmavon's rate for these offences (3.3 per 1,000) is 19% above the UK average, suggesting a local concentration of incidents that may reflect community-specific dynamics. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% compared to April, with only one incident reported — a stark contrast to the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This decline could indicate improved security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for property crime in the built-up area.

Cwmavon's crime rate in May 2023 rose 10.0% compared to April, moving from 5.9 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 5,094. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 154 residents — a monthly exposure rate that places Cwmavon well below the UK average for comparable areas. The shift in crime distribution between months highlights fluctuations in specific categories, such as the doubling of public order offences, which may align with May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. This daily and monthly context provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Cwmavon's crime profile, while not static, remains a minor concern compared to national benchmarks.