Crime Rate in Gwynfi and Croeserw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwynfi and Croeserw

The total recorded crimes in Gwynfi and Croeserw, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwynfi and Croeserw crime rate of 34.42 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 Gwynfi and Croeserw, encompassing approximately 610 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gwynfi and Croeserw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Western Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Pen-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gwynfi and Croeserw?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Gwynfi and Croeserw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 321 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gwynfi and Croeserw witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Gwynfi and Croeserw had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 282 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gwynfi and Croeserw witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gwynfi and Croeserw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gwynfi and Croeserw has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 34.42 ranking 20th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Gwynfi and Croeserw crimes were 321. The crime rate of Gwynfi and Croeserw in 2024 was 526.14 (year) or 43.85 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gwynfi and Croeserw were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 462.22 (year) or 38.52 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwynfi and Croeserw)CrimesRank (Gwynfi and Croeserw)CrimesRank (Gwynfi and Croeserw)
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
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

Gwynfi and Croeserw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Gwynfi and Croeserw in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Western Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryn Coed (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Middleton Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brynheulog Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nant-Y-Fedw Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pen-Y-Wern (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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