Neath East vs Neath North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Neath East South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Neath North South Wales Police

      Neath East vs Neath North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Neath East
      South Wales Police
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Neath North
      South Wales Police
      945 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Neath East
      B Neath North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      776
      945
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      768
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Neath East
      B Neath North
      Violent Crime
      365 ↑13%
      360 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓20%
      207 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓14%
      38 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑33%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      10 ↓41%
      8 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓35%
      55 ↓17%
      Drugs
      29 ↑45%
      50 ↑61%
      Public Order
      98 ↑24%
      123 ↑23%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑45%
      65 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓50%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑43%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Neath North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Neath East safer than Neath North?

      Neath East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 945 crimes. Neath North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Neath East vs Neath North?

      Neath East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Neath North shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Neath East and Neath North?

      In Neath East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (365 incidents). In Neath North, it is Violent Crime (360 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Neath East and Neath North?

      Neath East recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath North recorded 207. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Neath East vs Neath North?

      Violent crime in Neath East totalled 365 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 360 in Neath North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Neath East and Neath North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Neath East recorded 768 crimes (now 776, a change of +1%). Neath North recorded 973 crimes previously (now 945, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Neath East and Neath North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Neath East has a resolution rate of 6% and Neath North has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Neath East and Neath North?

      Neath East falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Neath North is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Neath East and Neath North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Neath East or Neath North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Neath East and Neath North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.