Crime Rate in Coedffranc West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coedffranc West

The total recorded crimes in Coedffranc West, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coedffranc West crime rate of 24.49 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 Coedffranc West, encompassing approximately 1,224 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coedffranc West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Afan Way with total crimes: 5
  • Baldwin'S Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Coedffranc West?

To understand the safety of Coedffranc West, we need to analyze Coedffranc 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, Coedffranc West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 190 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coedffranc West recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Coedffranc West had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 126 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coedffranc West recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Coedffranc West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Coedffranc West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Coedffranc West has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 24.49 ranking 18th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Coedffranc West crimes were 190. The crime rate of Coedffranc West in 2024 was 155.11 (year) or 12.93 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coedffranc West were around 126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.87 (year) or 8.57 (month) ranking 28 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 West31 15242 21218 21
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
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

Coedffranc 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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Coedffranc West in March 2025

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

1. Afan Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Baldwin'S Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. M4 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ffordd Y Rhostir (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Ffordd Coed Darcy (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ashleigh Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Lon Y Crib (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pen Y Graig (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lon Pitchford (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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