Neath Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Neath’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000, placing the area 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This positioning highlights a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 49.1% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 24%. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of property-related offences, such as shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 68% below the UK average) and other theft (0.2 per 1,000, 62% below). Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share of total crimes (16.1%), was 13% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively calmer social environment. Seasonal factors may have influenced these figures, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities could have contributed to spikes in anti-social behaviour and public order offences (70% above the UK average). The area’s crime profile reflects a combination of urban characteristics and seasonal rhythms, with violent crime driving the overall rate while property crime remains subdued compared to the national average.

Violence and sexual offences dominated October’s crime profile, making up 49.1% of all reported incidents. This category was 24% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories such as anti-social behaviour, which was 13% below the national rate. Month-on-month changes reveal a 70% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 30 to 51 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of Halloween and extended evening hours. Burglary also increased by 40%, climbing from 5 to 7 cases, while shoplifting dropped by 38.5% to 8 incidents. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The sharp decline in drug-related crimes—71.4% from 7 to 2 cases—suggests a possible reduction in activity, though the reason remains unclear without further data.

Neath’s crime rate in October 2025 rose 19.6% from the previous month’s 5.6 per 1,000 to 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. Daily crime counts averaged 10 per day, a locally specific metric that highlights the pace of incidents without national comparison. This increase aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may influence activity levels. While the area remains 13% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a temporary fluctuation, possibly tied to local events or environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the rise, the rate remains lower than the national average, indicating a generally safer environment compared to the UK as a whole.