Cwmavon Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cwmavon's crime profile in March 2024 demonstrates a marked divergence from the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—nearly half the national figure of 7.7. This built-up area within Neath Port Talbot, characterised by its post-industrial heritage and mixed urban-rural landscape, exhibits a crime pattern shaped by both local demographics and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 45% of all incidents, a rate 33% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area's relatively stable community structures and targeted policing efforts. Public order offences, while lower in absolute terms, are 11% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the social dynamics of a smaller, more tightly knit population. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring with longer evenings—likely influences patterns, as increased outdoor activity may contribute to the rise in public order incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, remains below the UK rate, linked to the area's lower density and limited commercial zones. These figures illustrate a combination of local conditions and national trends, with Cwmavon's crime profile offering a microcosm of how geographical and demographic factors shape criminal activity.

March 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime, burglary, and 'other crime' all doubling compared to February. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, highlights emerging vulnerabilities. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 60%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors as evenings lengthen and community activity shifts. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to national trends: violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000, are 33% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. Conversely, public order offences are 11% above the UK rate, potentially linked to the area's built-up nature and associated social dynamics. These figures offer residents a tangible benchmark—vehicle crime, now at 0.4 per 1,000, is a key indicator to monitor for future trends.

Cwmavon's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% increase from the previous month's 3.7. This slight upward trend contrasts with the broader UK context, where the area's rate remains 49.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately one crime per day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 5,094. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 255 residents, illustrating a manageable level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective is particularly relevant here: with Cwmavon's compact size, even minor shifts in crime patterns can be more pronounced locally. This context underscores the importance of localised data in understanding community-specific trends, as the area's smaller population means each incident carries a higher relative impact than in more densely populated regions.