Neath Port Talbot Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Neath Port Talbot recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.1% below the UK average of 8.6. The data reveals a clear dominance of violent crime, with 433 incidents (41.6% of total) compared to 221 property crimes (21.1%). Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This imbalance may reflect the area's characteristics as a town with a mix of urban and industrial zones, where public spaces and nightlife activity could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns: July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism in full swing, likely amplified public order issues and events-related crime. However, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting at 54% lower and vehicle crime at 49% lower. These figures may indicate effective local initiatives or the impact of targeted policing in retail and transport hubs. The overall rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued focus on reducing violent crime, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations. The data also highlights the importance of context—while public order offences are higher than the national average, this could be tied to the town's summer events calendar and the associated increase in public gatherings.

July 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crime accounting for 41.6% of all incidents—significantly higher than property crime. This imbalance may reflect the area's summer dynamics, including increased public activity and events. Possession of weapons rose by 200% compared to June, jumping from 3 to 9 incidents, a shift that could indicate targeted policing or unaddressed issues in specific neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, robbery and bicycle theft both fell sharply, with robbery dropping 66.7% and bicycle theft halving. These decreases could be linked to seasonal factors, such as fewer outdoor events or changes in tourist patterns. Public order offences, at 12.2% of total crimes, were 41% above the UK average, suggesting local challenges in managing crowd-related incidents during peak summer months.

Neath Port Talbot's crime rate in July 2025 dropped by 8.8% compared to June, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 34 crimes reported daily, the pace of incidents remains steady but lower than the previous month. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 137 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This rate, though modest, contrasts with the UK average, which is 15.1% higher. The population-scaled perspective shows that while crime remains a concern, the rate is not high relative to the area's size. The drop from 8.0 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents aligns with seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced incidents of property crime but increased public order issues. This suggests that community engagement during peak tourist periods may play a role in mitigating some types of crime while others persist.