Crime Rate in Briton Ferry East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Briton Ferry East

The total recorded crimes in Briton Ferry East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briton Ferry East crime rate of 20.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Briton Ferry East, encompassing approximately 1,289 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Briton Ferry East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stryd Hoo with total crimes: 4
  • Old Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Briton Ferry East?

To understand the safety of Briton Ferry East, we need to analyze Briton Ferry East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Briton Ferry East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 253 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briton Ferry East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Briton Ferry East had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 281 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Briton Ferry East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Briton Ferry East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Briton Ferry East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Briton Ferry East has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 20.16 ranking 15th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Briton Ferry East crimes were 253. The crime rate of Briton Ferry East in 2024 was 196.17 (year) or 16.35 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Briton Ferry East were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 217.88 (year) or 18.16 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Briton Ferry East)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry East)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry East)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
Port Talbot50 7809 6609 6
Pontardawe40 12460 8473 8
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn26 16448 9325 14
Baglan41 9359 15352 12
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 11397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central41 10396 12357 11
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West22 18242 21218 21
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West17 23246 20248 20
Coedffranc West19 21190 23126 28
Coedffranc North19 22162 26190 22
Cimla and Pelenna16 24219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South14 25167 25174 23
Cymer and Glyncorrwg10 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen8 28133 29138 25
Aberdulais7 30161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 27134 28111 29
Rhos7 2998 3158 32
Glynneath Central and East4 33101 3097 30
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Briton Ferry East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 202522
January 202512
December 202417
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Briton Ferry East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Briton Ferry East postcode area is presented below.

1. Stryd Hoo (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
2. Old Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Alexander Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morgan'S Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Short Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Gower Street (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Tucker Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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