Crime Rate in Briton Ferry West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Briton Ferry West

The total recorded crimes in Briton Ferry West, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briton Ferry West crime rate of 10.82 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 West, encompassing approximately 2,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Briton Ferry West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairlawns with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Regent Street West with total crimes: 2

How safe is Briton Ferry West?

To understand the safety of Briton Ferry West, we need to analyze Briton Ferry West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 242 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briton Ferry West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Briton Ferry West had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 218 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Briton Ferry West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Briton Ferry West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Briton Ferry West has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 10.82 ranking 18th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Briton Ferry West crimes were 242. The crime rate of Briton Ferry West in 2024 was 104.73 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Briton Ferry West were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.35 (year) or 7.86 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman34 12360 14281 16
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Briton Ferry West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202515
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Briton Ferry West in July 2025

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

1. Fairlawns (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Regent Street West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kennel Row (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Wern Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Brynhyfryd Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cilgant Llansawel (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Parc Newydd (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Herne Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Victoria Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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