The question of whether youth crime is a significant issue in Seven Sisters, Neath Port Talbot, requires careful consideration of available data. Based on information from 2009, the crime rate for the BUA (Built-up Area) of Seven Sisters is 88.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is marginally lower than the United Kingdom average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents.
It’s important to note that a 'crime rate' is a broad measure, encompassing various types of offences. Without a breakdown of these offences – specifically those involving individuals under the age of 18 – it's difficult to definitively state the extent of youth crime. However, the overall crime rate provides a baseline for comparison.
Adding to this, Seven Sisters has a safety score of 77 out of 100. The UK average safety score is 79 out of 100. This indicates that Seven Sisters is perceived as slightly less safe than the average area in the UK, although still relatively high.
While the crime rate isn’t dramatically higher than the national average, the lower safety score suggests that residents may have concerns regarding safety, which could be linked to perceptions of youth-related crime, amongst other factors. It's vital to understand that these figures are from 2009 and may not accurately reflect the current situation. Changes in demographics, policing strategies, and socioeconomic factors can all impact crime rates over time. Further investigation into the specific types of crimes reported in Seven Sisters, and particularly those involving young people, would be needed to determine the true extent of the issue and inform targeted interventions.