Port Talbot Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Port Talbot's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.9% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure reflects a continuation of patterns observed in recent months, with violent crime remaining the most prevalent category, accounting for nearly half of all incidents (124 out of 250). The dominance of violence and sexual offences — at 4.2 per 1,000 — is 63% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's demographic profile and social dynamics. Shoplifting, while lower in absolute terms, rose sharply to 33 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), an 80% increase over the UK average. This could be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the return of students to local institutions during the back-to-school period, which may heighten opportunities for retail crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, which had been high in previous months, fell by 55.6% to 20 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), a decline that may be tied to the shift in weather and reduced daylight hours, which can deter certain types of public disorder. The seasonal context of September — marked by the transition from summer to autumn — may also play a role in shaping crime trends, with the closure of some businesses and the start of the academic year altering patterns of activity. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK, the month-on-month decline suggests a potential stabilization in some areas of the crime profile. This data underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and tailored strategies to address persistent issues like violence and retail theft, while also capitalizing on the positive trends observed in other categories.

September 2025 brought notable shifts in Port Talbot's crime profile, with vehicle crime decreasing by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 incidents) — a stark contrast to the rise in shoplifting, which surged by 83.3% (18 to 33). This divergence underscores a combination of different crime types, with property-related offences increasing while violent crime remained the dominant category. Anti-social behaviour, which had been high in August (45 incidents), dropped by 55.6% to 20, a shift that may reflect changes in community activity as the month progressed. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, at 63% higher than the national rate. This persistence of violent crime, despite the overall rate decline, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of such incidents. Residents may find the 62.5% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as it suggests a potential reduction in risks associated with parking and transport hubs.

Port Talbot's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 9.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.4 to 8.5 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns as the area transitions from summer to autumn. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 8 incidents per day over the 30-day period, offering a tangible measure of the pace at which crimes occur. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents. This context helps residents gauge the frequency of crime in relation to their community size. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests a potential stabilization in crime trends. The population context further highlights that Port Talbot's crime profile, though distinct, is influenced by its demographic and geographic characteristics, which require tailored local responses.