Neath East crime figures: 39 offences reported in September, down 38% on August

Neath East recorded 39 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 38% on August (63), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 13 reports, or 33% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (6).

Neighbourhood officers currently list drug use & dealing as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	13	30	−17
Anti-social behaviour	10	5	+5
Public order	6	7	−1
Other theft	3	3	0
Criminal damage and arson	2	5	−3
Drugs	2	5	−3
Other crime	1	4	−3
Burglary	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	3	−2
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Total	39	63	−24

Where it was reported

1. On or near Eva Street: 6
2. On or near Pendrill Street: 3
3. On or near Southgate Street: 3
4. On or near Meadow Road: 3
5. On or near Heol Quar: 2
6. On or near Wheatley Road: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 27
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.