Crap Towns / Neath / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Neath?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 63 problems in Neath were reported on FixMyStreet: 15.5 per 10,000 people, 24% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 19 reports (4.7 per 10,000 people, 38% higher than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 19 | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 2 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 4 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 36 | 8.8 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Maesteg | 12.5 km | 40.4 |
| Pontardawe | 7.5 km | 30.7 |
| Ystalyfera | 11.8 km | 30.7 |
| Swansea | 8.4 km | 29.0 |
| Gorseinon | 15.8 km | 28.3 |
| Clydach | 6.8 km | 24.9 |
| Port Talbot | 8.1 km | 21.5 |
| Baglan | 3.7 km | 20.9 |
| Pontarddulais | 16.4 km | 18.4 |
| Neath | – | 15.5 |
| Gowerton | 14.8 km | 9.4 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |