Is Port Talbot Safe?
Crime statistics for Port Talbot. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 665 total crimes recorded in Port Talbot
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Port Talbot — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Talbot safe?
Port Talbot has a CrimeRadar safety score of 27/100, rated Below Average. A total of 665 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 13.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Port Talbot are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Port Talbot in the last 12 months?
665 crimes were recorded in Port Talbot in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 13.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (770 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 248 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Port Talbot?
The most common crime in Port Talbot is Violent Crime, with 248 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Port Talbot increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Port Talbot is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 13.6% — from 770 crimes in the previous 12 months to 665 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Port Talbot?
Port Talbot has a safety score of 27 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Port Talbot compare to the South Wales Police average?
Port Talbot has a safety score of 27/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Port Talbot is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Port Talbot?
18.2% of crimes recorded in Port Talbot resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Port Talbot?
248 violent crimes were recorded in Port Talbot in the last 12 months — representing 37.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 76 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Port Talbot last updated?
The crime data for Port Talbot was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Port Talbot with other areas?
You can compare Port Talbot with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.