Crime Rate in Bryn and Cwmavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bryn and Cwmavon

The total recorded crimes in Bryn and Cwmavon, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn and Cwmavon crime rate of 10.08 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 Bryn and Cwmavon, encompassing approximately 3,473 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynbryddan with total crimes: 4
  • Maes-Y-Parc with total crimes: 4
  • Heol-Jiwbili with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bryn and Cwmavon?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Bryn and Cwmavon reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 391 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bryn and Cwmavon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Bryn and Cwmavon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 345 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bryn and Cwmavon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Bryn and Cwmavon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bryn and Cwmavon has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 10.08 ranking 13th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Bryn and Cwmavon crimes were 391. The crime rate of Bryn and Cwmavon in 2024 was 112.58 (year) or 9.38 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bryn and Cwmavon were around 345 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.33 (year) or 8.28 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)
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
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
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

Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202512
February 202515
January 202510
December 202415
November 202418
October 202415
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bryn and Cwmavon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bryn and Cwmavon postcode area is presented below.

1. Brynbryddan (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Maes-Y-Parc (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol-Jiwbili (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Heol Y Bwlch (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Waun Wen (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Ynys-Lee (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Somerset Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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