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 March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn and Cwmavon crime rate of 7.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Depot Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cefncoed Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bryn and Cwmavon has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 20th 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.

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
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman24 21360 14281 16
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry West31 15242 21218 21
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

Bryn and Cwmavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202510
December 202415
November 202418
October 202415
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 202426
May 202412
April 202421

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bryn and Cwmavon in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Depot Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cefncoed Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brynglas Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heol-Jiwbili (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Row (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waun Wen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Afan Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Somerset Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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