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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn and Cwmavon crime rate of 8.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waun Wen with total crimes: 5
  • Brynbryddan with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Bryn and Cwmavon has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)CrimesRank (Bryn and Cwmavon)
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
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
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
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

Bryn and Cwmavon 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202517
April 202521
March 202512
February 202515
January 202510
December 202415
November 202418
October 202415
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bryn and Cwmavon in July 2025

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

1. Waun Wen (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Brynbryddan (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Afan Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ty'R-Owen Row (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Depot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heol Isaf (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nant Y Clais Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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