Crime Rate in Bryn-coch South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bryn-coch South

The total recorded crimes in Bryn-coch South, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn-coch South crime rate of 1.93 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-coch South, encompassing approximately 7,241 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bryn-coch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Llwynon with total crimes: 5
  • Allt Y Felin with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bryn-coch South?

To understand the safety of Bryn-coch South, we need to analyze Bryn-coch South 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-coch South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 167 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bryn-coch South recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Bryn-coch South had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 174 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bryn-coch South recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Bryn-coch South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bryn-coch South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bryn-coch South has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 25th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Bryn-coch South crimes were 167. The crime rate of Bryn-coch South in 2024 was 23.06 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bryn-coch South were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.03 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bryn-coch South)CrimesRank (Bryn-coch South)CrimesRank (Bryn-coch South)
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
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
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
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-coch South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bryn-coch South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bryn-coch South postcode area is presented below.

1. Heol Llwynon (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Allt Y Felin (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gelli Dawel (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rowan Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heol-Y-Nant (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Heol Catwg (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Glynderwen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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