Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Alderwood Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters , and the 124th lowest crime rate of 479 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alderwood Close (SA10 8PY) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters average (71.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alderwood Close (SA10 8PY), the main crime hotspot is near Alderwood Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Neath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Alderwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Alderwood Close | Under investigation |
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