Crime Rate in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West

The total recorded crimes in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaengwrach and Glynneath West crime rate of 187.74 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 Blaengwrach and Glynneath West, encompassing approximately 181 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitefield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Maes-Y-Dre with total crimes: 2
  • Godfrey Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blaengwrach and Glynneath West?

To understand the safety of Blaengwrach and Glynneath West, we need to analyze Blaengwrach and Glynneath 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, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 246 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 248 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 187.74 ranking 13th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Blaengwrach and Glynneath West crimes were 246. The crime rate of Blaengwrach and Glynneath West in 2024 was 1358.37 (year) or 113.20 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1369.41 (year) or 114.12 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaengwrach and Glynneath West)CrimesRank (Blaengwrach and Glynneath West)CrimesRank (Blaengwrach and Glynneath West)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman34 12360 14281 16
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Blaengwrach and Glynneath West in July 2025

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

1. Whitefield Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
2. Maes-Y-Dre (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Godfrey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Gelliceibryn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coed Y Pergwm (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Golwg-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Maes-Yr-Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Min-Y-Coed (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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