Neath Port Talbot Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Neath Port Talbot during June 2025, accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a 1.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a slight but notable deviation. This overall rate, however, masks significant variations in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, stood 8% above the UK average, suggesting a concentrated challenge in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 19.7% of all incidents and 13% above the UK average, while public order offences surged 69% above the national benchmark. These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and rural elements, where social interactions in public spaces and community events could contribute to higher rates of anti-social and public order crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer and the start of the tourism season—may also play a role, with increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas amplifying incidents of shoplifting and public disorder. However, the lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as burglary (64% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below) indicate that certain aspects of the local environment, such as community policing initiatives or economic factors, may be effective in deterring these types of offences. The relatively low levels of burglary and vehicle crime, combined with the higher rates of violent and anti-social crimes, suggest that the area’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of social dynamics and seasonal factors. As summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to inform targeted interventions and community safety strategies.

June 2025 marked a significant shift in crime trends, with robbery and theft from the person both rising sharply. Robbery incidents surged by 100% (from 0 to 6), while theft from the person increased by 75% (from 4 to 7), suggesting a possible rise in targeted attacks during summer evenings. Shoplifting also rose by 45%, jumping from 40 to 58 incidents, which may be linked to the start of the tourist season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. These increases contrast with declines in other categories, such as possession of weapons, which fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), and drugs offences, which dropped by 22.2% (from 27 to 21). This divergence in trends indicates a combination of factors, including seasonal activity and local enforcement efforts. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting underscores the importance of retail security measures, particularly in the lead-up to summer holidays and festivals.

Neath Port Talbot’s crime rate in June 2025 rose by 2.2% compared to May, moving from 7.8 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns across the area. On a daily basis, 38 crimes were reported per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a population of 143,249. While this rate is slightly below the UK average overall, the distribution of specific crime types reveals localised variations. For instance, the high prevalence of violence and sexual offences—3.1 per 1,000—compared to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlights a distinct challenge in Neath Port Talbot. These figures, when considered alongside the population context, suggest that targeted interventions may be necessary in areas where violent crime is concentrated, such as nightlife districts or public transport hubs. The monthly exposure rate also provides a tangible measure for residents, illustrating the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.