Neath Port Talbot Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Neath Port Talbot’s crime rate in September 2025 was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, 16.2% below the UK average of 7.4. This places the area in a relatively safer position compared to the national benchmark, though local crime patterns reveal specific challenges. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, accounting for 46.8% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000—12% above the UK average. This could be partly explained by the area’s demographic profile, which includes a significant proportion of young adults and students, a group often associated with higher rates of violent incidents. Public order offences also rose above the UK average, with 109 cases reported (0.8 per 1,000), 48% higher than the national figure. This may reflect the impact of seasonal transitions, such as the return of students to universities and the resumption of school terms, which can lead to increased social interactions in public spaces. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell sharply, declining by 56.2% to 85 incidents—a figure 49% below the UK average. This suggests that local measures, such as community engagement initiatives or increased policing in key areas, may be contributing to this reduction. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the start of the academic year—likely influenced these trends, as the return of students to educational institutions may have shifted crime patterns from summer to more structured environments.

September 2025 saw a marked reduction in anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 56.2% to 85 incidents—a significant decline from 194 in August. This decrease may reflect the return of students to educational institutions, which could have reduced opportunities for disorderly conduct in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 66.7% to 55 incidents, a rise that aligns with the start of the academic year and the potential for increased retail activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 46.8% of all crimes, though this rate was 12% above the UK average. Drug-related incidents fell by 32%, dropping from 25 to 17, indicating improved community interventions or reduced demand during this time of year. The sharp rise in burglary—up 86.7% to 28 incidents—suggests vulnerabilities in residential security that may require further attention.

Neath Port Talbot’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.0. This downward trend suggests a continued shift in local crime dynamics, though the monthly exposure of one crime for every 162 residents remains a critical metric for residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 30 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the seasonal rhythm of September—when school terms resume and university freshers return to the region. This period typically sees fluctuations in crime patterns, with public order incidents often spiking due to increased social activity in town centres. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, indicating that local initiatives or demographic factors may be contributing to sustained reductions. The population context further underscores that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate per capita is well below the national benchmark, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to other parts of the UK.