Neath Port Talbot Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Neath Port Talbot’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This overall figure masks a complex distribution of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (49.1%) of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 13.7% and 9.2% respectively. These figures contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 23% lower, and public order offences are 25% higher. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributed to the lower prevalence of property crimes such as shoplifting, which were 30% below the UK average. However, the area’s higher incidence of anti-social behaviour may reflect the social dynamics of its urban and industrial settings, where community interactions and economic pressures could influence such outcomes. While the overall crime rate remained stable compared to the previous month, the mix of crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas such as violence prevention and public order management.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in certain crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 166.7% compared to the previous month. This jump—from three to eight incidents—marks one of the most unexpected shifts in the data. Concurrently, robbery incidents doubled from zero to two, a development that may reflect changes in local policing or offender behaviour. In contrast, other theft decreased by 39.7%, and bicycle theft fell by 20%, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter days. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences were 23% higher nationally, while vehicle crime was 80% lower. These disparities underscore the area’s distinct characteristics, including a lower prevalence of vehicle-related crimes compared to the national trend. For residents, the 80% shortfall in vehicle crime relative to the UK average offers a tangible insight into local safety outcomes.

Neath Port Talbot's crime rate remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall crime patterns during the period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 30 reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 155 residents, a ratio that reflects the population-scaled exposure to crime. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in several categories—such as vehicle crime (80% below UK rates) and shoplifting (30% below)—it is higher in others, like violence and sexual offences, which are 23% above the national average. This mix of outcomes highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by local dynamics such as the presence of industrial zones and urban centres that may influence specific types of offences differently.