Total Crime Rate
88.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crescent Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 159th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Crescent Road (SA18 1HL) in the last 12 months was 88.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.2% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 52.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 228.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crescent Road (SA18 1HL), the main crime hotspot is near Colbren Square. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Colbren Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heol-Cae-Gurwen | Under investigation |
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