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Burglary Rates in Aberavon

Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Aberavon recorded 5 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 74% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

5

0.88 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

792

139.6 per 1,000 residents

74% below the UK average59% below the Wales regional average

How does Aberavon rank?

Within Neath Port Talbot

24 of 34 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

8th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
345
44%
Other Crime
211
27%
Shoplifting
94
12%
Anti-social Behaviour
84
11%
Drug Offences
23
3%
Vehicle Crime
21
3%
Robbery
6
1%
Burglary
5
1%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in Aberavon

Source: Census 2021 · 2,611 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 31%Terraced 46%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Aberavon is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Aberavon homeowners

Most homes in Aberavon are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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