Total Crime Rate
84.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cemetery Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 173rd 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 Cemetery Road (SA18 1PS) in the last 12 months was 84.2 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 56.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cemetery Road (SA18 1PS), the main crime hotspot is near Derwydd Avenue. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 17 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 | Public order | Derwydd Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heol Y Fynwent | — |
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