Cwmavon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cwmavon's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 64% of all reported crimes. At 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture is notable, particularly given the local focus on violent crime. The 16 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded this month—equivalent to 3.1 per 1,000 residents—surpass the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 by 8%, highlighting a specific local trend. While public order offences (4 incidents, 16% of total) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 12% of total) contribute to the mix, they remain well below UK averages for those categories. The area's low property crime rate (2 incidents, 8% of total) contrasts sharply with the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern seen in built-up areas within Neath Port Talbot. Seasonal factors may influence this dynamic: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could theoretically elevate burglary risks. However, the absence of such crimes here suggests strong local security measures or community vigilance. The dominance of violent crime, despite the area's relatively low overall rate, raises questions about local social dynamics or concentrated incidents in specific locations.

August 2025 saw a 128.6% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 16 incidents—a stark increase that dwarfs other category changes. This spike, coupled with the category's 8% above UK average, underscores a critical local issue. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), anti-social behaviour dropped 40% (from 5 to 3), and public order offences declined by 20% (from 5 to 4). These decreases, particularly in property-related crimes, suggest potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors. For instance, the drop in criminal damage may align with August's typically lower incidence of arson during dry periods. The violent crime surge, however, requires closer scrutiny. Residents might find the 16 incidents of violence and sexual offences—roughly one every 318 residents—particularly concerning, given the area's overall safety profile. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crime now constitutes 64% of total incidents, compared to property crime's 8%, a reversal of the previous month's balance. This shift may reflect localized pressures, such as increased social interactions during August's holiday season or unaddressed tensions in specific community areas.

Cwmavon's August 2025 crime rate (4.9 per 1,000) marks an 8.6% increase from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while low, masks the violent crime surge. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, a rate that is lower than the UK's broader context but unevenly distributed across crime types. This aggregate perspective highlights the area's overall safety but also the concentration of incidents in specific categories. With a population of 5,094, the 25 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden compared to the UK's higher averages, though the violent crime spike introduces a localized risk. The previous month's rate (4.5 per 1,000) suggests a gradual upward trend, but the August figures are still 39.5% below the UK average, reinforcing Cwmavon's status as a relatively safe built-up area within Neath Port Talbot. The disparity between overall safety and the violent crime spike underscores the importance of addressing localized factors without overgeneralizing the area's crime profile.