Neath East — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the South Wales Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use South Wales Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
60 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (70): ▼ 10 (14%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences32 · 53%
- Public order9 · 15%
- Anti-social behaviour7 · 12%
- Other theft4 · 7%
- Criminal damage and arson3 · 5%
- Bicycle theft1 · 2%
- Burglary1 · 2%
- Drugs1 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
57 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect36 · 63%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified11 · 19%
- Awaiting court outcome7 · 12%
- Local resolution2 · 4%
- Offender given a caution1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Drug use & dealing
Action taken is updated every three months
Set: 2026-07-06
Drug use & dealing
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
Set: 2026-04-28
Dog issues – Melin
We have collaborated with the RSPCA to address dangerous dogs issues
Set: 2026-02-03
Drug use & dealing - Meadow Road, Meadow Close & Clos Castan estate
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
Set: 2026-02-03
Off-road bikes - Old Road
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2026-02-03
Dog issues – Melin
We have collaborated with the RSPCA to address dangerous dogs issues.
Set: 2025-11-10
Drug use & dealing - Meadow Road, Meadow Close & Clos Castan estate
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence
Set: 2025-11-10
Off-road bikes - Old Road
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
Set: 2025-11-10
Dog issues – Melin
We have collaborated with the RSPCA to address dangerous dogs issues.
Set: 2025-08-28
Drug use & dealing - Meadow Road, Meadow Close & Clos Castan estate
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.
Set: 2025-08-28
Public events & surgeries
cuppa with a copper
2026-08-24 · Melin Advice Centre, 80 Briton Ferry Road Neath
cuppa with a copper
2026-09-04 · Friends And Neighbours Centre, Maes-Y-Ffynnon Close Neath
cuppa with a copper
2026-10-23 · Friends And Neighbours Centre, Maes-Y-Ffynnon Close Neath
cuppa with a copper
2026-11-02 · Melin Advice Centre, 80 Briton Ferry Road Neath
cuppa with a copper
2026-12-07 · Ebenezer Baptist Church, Herbert Road Neath
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in South Wales Police
All South Wales Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-14. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with South Wales Police.