Crime Rate in Dyffryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn crime rate of 6.29 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 Dyffryn, encompassing approximately 4,131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dyffryn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Terminus Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Benedict Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Esgyn with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dyffryn?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Dyffryn reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 448 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dyffryn witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Dyffryn had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 325 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dyffryn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dyffryn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dyffryn has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 16th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Dyffryn crimes were 448. The crime rate of Dyffryn in 2024 was 108.42 (year) or 9.04 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dyffryn were around 325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.66 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dyffryn)CrimesRank (Dyffryn)CrimesRank (Dyffryn)
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
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
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

Dyffryn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 202424
May 202422

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
October 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dyffryn in May 2025

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

1. Terminus Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Benedict Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
3. Heol Esgyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Heol Penlan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Monastery Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Roman Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dyffryn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Llwyn Helyg (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Darran Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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