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Crime in Glynneath

Glynneath had 105 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 79.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 26 Neath Port Talbot areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Neath Port Talbot area. Crime was up 52% on the three months before.

SA11, Neath Port Talbot · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Glynneath

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79.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
9 of 26Neath Port Talbot rank1st is the highest rate
+52%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common48 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Apr 32 May 19 Jun 42 Jul 35 Aug 28 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Glynneath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4846%
public order1312%
anti-social behaviour1211%
criminal damage1010%
theft88%
shoplifting66%
vehicle crime55%
robbery11%

Glynneath against Neath Port Talbot

TypeGlynneath per 1,000Middle Neath Port Talbot areaChange
Violence36.332.2▲ 45%
Burglary0.80.8–
Vehicle crime3.81.4–
Anti-social behaviour9.112.6–
Theft and robbery6.84.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blaengwrach96.6▲ 60%
Glynneath79.5▲ 52%
Cwmgwrach71.2▲ 70%
Pontwalby58.5▲ 42%
Coelbren13.4▼ 67%
See every Neath Port Talbot area ranked on the crime in Neath Port Talbot page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Glynneath a safe area?

Glynneath had about 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 9 of 26 Neath Port Talbot areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Glynneath?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (48), followed by public order (13) and anti-social behaviour (12).