Port Talbot Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 29,332, Port Talbot recorded 222 crimes in December 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 8.6% higher than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all reported incidents (87 cases), followed by public order offences (15.3%, 34 cases) and shoplifting (13.1%, 29 cases). The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended periods of darkness, and the holiday season—may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and public disorder. Industrial areas like Port Talbot often see spikes in public order issues during festive periods due to increased foot traffic and alcohol-related incidents. Shoplifting rates, while above the UK average, align with the presence of retail centres in the built-up area, which attract both local and transient populations. The relatively low burglary rate (0.9% of total crimes) contrasts with the higher rates of property crimes, suggesting that theft from shops and public spaces may be more common than residential break-ins in this area.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to November 2025. Anti-social behaviour increased by 61.1% (from 18 to 29 cases), possibly linked to the festive season and associated social gatherings. Bicycle theft rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 case), which could be attributed to increased cycling during colder weather or temporary lapses in security. Possession of weapons also rose by 50% (from 2 to 3 cases). Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 81.3% (from 16 to 3 cases), due to reduced car usage during the holiday period or improved security measures. Other crime dropped by 87.5% (from 8 to 1 case), indicating a sharp decline in unspecified incidents that may have been overreported in the previous month. Public order offences were 173% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000 vs 0.4 per 1,000), highlighting a significant local challenge. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000, were 17% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

The crime rate in Port Talbot for December 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) was 5.1% lower than the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, Port Talbot experienced approximately 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a concrete sense of the local burden. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 132 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This rate is particularly notable in the context of the built-up area’s size, as 222 crimes for 29,332 residents equates to a density of incidents that may feel more pronounced to residents. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates that while Port Talbot’s crime rate is slightly elevated, the most significant disparities are found in specific categories like public order offences, which were 173% above the national average. This suggests that local factors—such as the town’s industrial heritage and seasonal dynamics—play a more critical role than the overall crime rate in shaping the area’s safety profile.