Crime Rate in Dyffryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn crime rate of 7.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dyffryn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Way with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Esgyn with total crimes: 5
  • Llwyn Helyg 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dyffryn has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 7.50 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.

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
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
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

Dyffryn 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dyffryn in March 2025

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

1. Roman Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Heol Esgyn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Llwyn Helyg (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
4. Monastery Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Benedict Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Neath Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Glynleiros Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Golwg-Y-Gamlas (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Maes-Y-Rhedyn (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Highland Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.