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 March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briton Ferry West crime rate of 13.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Briton Ferry West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • George'S Row with total crimes: 3
  • Brynhyfryd Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Briton Ferry West has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 13.42 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
Port Talbot57 5809 6609 6
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
Pontardawe33 12460 8473 8
Neath South46 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn31 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 9397 11399 10
Gwynfi and Croeserw35 10321 16282 15
Coedffranc Central34 11396 12357 11
Baglan30 17359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon25 20391 13345 13
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman24 21360 14281 16
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
Coedffranc West30 18190 23126 28
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West22 24246 20248 20
Cimla and Pelenna20 25219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South10 28167 25174 23
Trebanos23 2377 3276 31
Cymer and Glyncorrwg16 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais8 29161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 31134 28111 29
Glynneath Central and East5 32101 3097 30
Rhos8 3098 3158 32
Cadoxton1 3468 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Briton Ferry West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
April 20242

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
June 20242
April 20243

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 March 2025

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

1. Highfield Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. George'S Row (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brynhyfryd Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairlawns (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Margaret'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Regent Street West (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vernon Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stryd Gethin (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carlyle Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cilgant Llansawel (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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