Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 152nd lowest 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 Park Lane (SA18 1TE) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Lane (SA18 1TE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crud Yr Awel, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near School Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Golwg Yr Ynys | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes-Y-Glyn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Maes Crofte | Under investigation |
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