Statistics
Anti-Social Behaviour
What is it?
Actions that upset, annoy or harm others or the community.
​Examples: Vandalism, loud late-night noise, bullying or public threats.
Did you know?
37% of people saw or experienced anti-social behaviour in the year up to June 2025.
(Source: ONS)
The Consequences
Under 18 - up to 3 months in detention.
18 or over - up to 2 years in prison.​
(Source: gov.uk)​
Neath Port Talbot Facts
One of the five most dangerous areas in West Glamorgan.
About 95 crimes per 1,000 people – including public disorder offences.
Knife Crime
What is it?
Crimes involving knives or blades used to threaten, injure, rob or kill others.
Example: Harvey Willgoose was tragically killed by a 15-year-old who carried a hunting knife to school in Sheffield.
Did you know?
There were 51,527 knife -related offences recorded by police up to June 2025.
(Source: ONS)
The Consequences
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Carrying a knife in public - up to 4 years in prison
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Repeat offence (16+) - extra 6 months added
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Murder with a knife - at least 25 years in prison
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(Source: Crown Prosecution Service)
Neath Port Talbot Facts
The rate of knife possession is twice the national average - 0.16 per 1,000 crimes reported to South Wales Police (year ending August 2025).
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(Source: Crime Rate)
County Lines
What is it?
When organised criminal groups (OCGs) use children or teenagers to carry drugs, money or weapons across different areas in the UK.
They often groom or pressure young people into helping them - sometimes using “cuckooed” addresses (taking over someone’s home to run their operation).
Example: Omar Gul, from Hertfordshire was jailed for 6 years for running crack cocaine and heroin county lines in Swansea.
(Source: South Wales Police)
Did you know?
Between April and June 2025:
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600 county lines were shut down
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977 arrests were made
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202 knives or sharp weapons were seized
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1,044 people were referred for safeguarding
(Source: gov.uk)
The Consequences
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Running or helping with county lines - up to 10 years in prison (for anyone aged 18 or over).
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Involvement in trafficking or drug supply can lead to serious criminal charges and a permanent record.
Neath Port Talbot Facts
Operation Winsford (May 2024): A joint police effort targeting county lines and anti-social behaviour across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, resulting in multiple arrests and safeguarding actions.
(Source: South Wales Police)
County Lines gangs exploit young people - they don’t care about your safety.
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Know the signs, speak up and protect yourself and your friends.
Remember
Toxic Masculinity
What is it?
When boys or men feel they must act tough, hide emotions or use control and aggression to “prove” they’re manly.
These harmful ideas hurt men themselves and people around them.
Examples: bragging about money, acting aggressively toward women, or believing that showing emotions makes you weak.
Did you know?
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37% of young men feel pressured to be the “breadwinner”
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49% of UK adults think not earning enough makes men feel “less masculine”
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51% of young men believe they should “man up” when facing challenges
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34% of men under 35 think struggling with mental health makes them seem weak
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51%+ say crying in front of others makes them feel “less masculine”
(Source: Life Lessons)
The Impact
Toxic masculinity fuels anger, poor mental health and broken relationships.
It spreads through social media influencers like Andrew Tate and others who promote unhealthy views about what it means to be a man.
Learning to be open, kind and respectful takes real strength.
Neath Port Talbot Facts
Under the NPT Children and Young People Plan 2025, priority no. 5 focuses on creating better emotional wellbeing and mental health support for young people - tackling toxic masculinity and related issues head-on.
(Source: npt.gov.uk)
It’s okay to talk, okay to feel and okay to be yourself.
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Real strength comes from kindness, not control.
Remember
Gang Culture
What is it?
Groups that use violence or take part in organised crime are known as gangs.
Many young people are pressured or tricked into joining gangs and then exploited for crimes like drug trafficking, robbery or grooming.
Examples: include grooming gangs and online groups that target teens through social media.
(Source: Crown Prosecution Service)
Did you know?
There was a 32% increase in child group offences - including theft, robbery and burglary - as of March 2024.
(Source: Youth Justice Statistics Bulletin 2023-2024)
The Facts
Gang culture isn’t just about drugs and weapons anymore.
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Some gangs now operate online, spreading violent, hateful and misogynistic content that harms others - and sometimes even leads to self-harm among those involved.
(Source: National Crime Agency)
Neath Port Talbot Facts
In 2022-2023, South Wales Police ran community walkabouts in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Barry and Merthyr Tydfil - talking with young people about violence, gangs and crime prevention.
(Source: South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner)
You don’t have to follow the crowd to belong.
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Real respect comes from making your own choices - not from gangs.
Remember