Tonna Crime Rate

Tonna's crime statistics for the period of December 2024 to November 2025 show an overall crime rate of 42.3 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.7, contributing to an impressive safety score of 89/100. However, the crime trend in Tonna is currently increasing, with a 10.9% rise in reported incidents over the last year. Despite this increase, the town remains one of the safest areas in Neath Port Talbot, with crime rates that are well below national benchmarks. This data suggests a secure community that has seen a recent uptick in reported activity.

In Tonna, the crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which account for 54.5% of all reported incidents. Criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour are also significant, representing 10.7% and 8.9% of the total crime respectively.

Property crime in Tonna has a rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents. The most frequent property-related offences are criminal damage and arson (10.7%), other theft (6.2%), and vehicle crime (4.5%). Burglary is very rare, making up only 0.9% of total crime with 1 reported incident. For homeowners and residents, the low property crime rate suggests that Tonna is a very secure area. However, the relatively high rate of criminal damage indicates that boundary protection and visible security are still important. Maintaining the town's high safety score of 89/100 should be a priority for residents.

The crime trend in Tonna is currently increasing, with a 10.9% rise in reported offences year-over-year. Monthly data from December 2024 to November 2025 shows the crime rate per 1,000 residents starting at 6.0 in December and fluctuating throughout the year.

A notable peak occurred in August 2025 with a rate of 6.0, followed by another high rate of 6.4 in November. The middle of the year saw more consistent, lower rates ranging between 1.5 and 4.5. While the 10.9% increase is a notable percentage increase for a small town, the overall volume of crime remains very low compared to the UK average, suggesting that Tonna is still a very safe place to live despite the recent trend.

How To Keep Safe in Tonna

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type in Tonna, representing 54.5% of reported incidents. While the town has a high safety score, personal awareness in public spaces is always recommended.

1. When walking through Tonna at night, stick to well-lit main roads and avoid shortcuts through less populated areas.
2. Be mindful of your surroundings when using local amenities or public transport late in the evening.
3. If you are socialising locally, stay with friends and look out for each other.
4. Report any anti-social behaviour or criminal damage to local authorities to help them manage community safety effectively.
5. Ensure your home's exterior is well-lit and that any outbuildings or vehicles are kept securely locked to discourage opportunistic theft.

Crime in Tonna shows distinct temporal patterns, with activity peaking during the evening and night hours. Analysis of the time breakdown shows that vehicle crime is particularly high at night, accounting for 43% of crimes during the 12am to 6am period. Theft is most common in the afternoon (49%) and morning (40%), likely occurring in local shops or during busy periods. Burglary also sees a steady frequency during the afternoon (7%) and night (7%). For residents, this indicates that while daytime vigilance is important for personal property, residential security for homes and vehicles is particularly crucial during the overnight hours.

Tonna maintains a strong safety profile relative to its neighbours. Its crime rate of 42.3 per 1,000 is lower than nearby Neath (73.6) and Rhos (30.3) is not, as Rhos has a lower rate. It is safer than larger nearby centres like Port Talbot. Nearby Cilfrew and Pontrhydyfen reported no crime during this period. For those looking for a residential area near Neath, Tonna offers a very high safety score and significantly less crime than the larger urban centres nearby.

With a property crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 in Tonna, the risk of theft or criminal damage is very low. However, the recent 10.9% increase in overall crime suggests that residents should be more proactive about their security. Traditional reactive security systems, like standard CCTV, often only provide footage after a crime has been committed, which may not prevent the incident from occurring.

The scOS AI-powered operating system offers a proactive alternative by using multi-camera intelligence to monitor your property boundaries. scOS can identify potential threats such as loiterers or unrecognised vehicles in real-time. The system's autonomous response, such as activating security lights or audible deterrents, can disrupt a criminal's plans before they attempt to enter your home. For Tonna homeowners, scOS provides a level of proactive defence that far exceeds DIY cameras, ensuring your property is protected by a system that never blinks and intervenes when it matters most.