Crime in Cwmavon: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Cwmavon in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cwmavon at a glance
- Crime trends in Cwmavon
- Types of crime in Cwmavon
- Cwmavon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cwmavon
- Streets with the most crime in Cwmavon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cwmavon
- Population and deprivation in Cwmavon
- Questions about crime in Cwmavon
- About this data
266 crimes were recorded in Cwmavon in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cwmavon has the 1,125th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cwmavon | Neath Port Talbot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 266 | 11,633 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.2 | 81.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,095 | 143,249 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cwmavon was highest in the year to July 2019 (394 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (266). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 266 | 52.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 292 | 57.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 305 | 59.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 282 | 55.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 312 | 61.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 368 | 72.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 394 | 77.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 272 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cwmavon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 10.0 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.5 | 0.97 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -5% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.4 | 0.21 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cwmavon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cwmavon recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cwmavon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cwmavon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cwmavon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cwmavon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cwmavon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cwmavon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cwmavon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cwmavon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cwmavon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cwmavon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cwmavon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cwmavon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cwmavon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cwmavon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cwmavon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cwmavon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cwmavon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cwmavon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cwmavon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cwmavon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cwmavon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cwmavon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cwmavon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cwmavon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Talbot | 3,268 | 110.5 | +112% |
| Baglan | 926 | 73.2 | +40% |
| Neath | 3,572 | 92.7 | +78% |
| Maesteg | 1,838 | 99.2 | +90% |
| Pyle | 1,171 | 78.9 | +51% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | +36% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +91% |
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +56% |
1 areas within Cwmavon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bryn and Cwmavon had the highest rate (48.6 per 1,000) and Bryn and Cwmavon the lowest (48.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn and Cwmavon | Neighbourhood | 6,501 | 316 | 48.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cwmavon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cefncoed Road | 26 |
| On or near Heol-Jiwbili | 20 |
| On or near Penllyn | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Railmill Lane | 13 |
| On or near Heol Y Bwlch | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Somerset Place | 10 |
| On or near Waun Wen | 9 |
| On or near Brynbryddan | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cwmavon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 39.5% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 19.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Cwmavon has an estimated population of 5,095. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cwmavon sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cwmavon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Cwmavon a safe place to live?
Cwmavon recorded 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cwmavon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Cwmavon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cwmavon was down 9% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cwmavon?
Cwmavon is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cwmavon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.