Crime Rate in Briton Ferry West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Briton Ferry West

The total recorded crimes in Briton Ferry West, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briton Ferry West crime rate of 9.52 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 Briton Ferry West, encompassing approximately 2,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Briton Ferry West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stryd Gethin with total crimes: 3
  • Brynhyfryd Road with total crimes: 3
  • George'S Row with total crimes: 2

How safe is Briton Ferry West?

To understand the safety of Briton Ferry West, we need to analyze Briton Ferry 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, Briton Ferry West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 242 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briton Ferry West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Briton Ferry West had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 218 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Briton Ferry West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Briton Ferry West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Briton Ferry West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.52 ranking 18th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Briton Ferry West crimes were 242. The crime rate of Briton Ferry West in 2024 was 104.73 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Briton Ferry West were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.35 (year) or 7.86 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)CrimesRank (Briton Ferry West)
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
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
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

Briton Ferry West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 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 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Briton Ferry West in May 2025

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

1. Stryd Gethin (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brynhyfryd Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. George'S Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Carlyle Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Fairlawns (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Regent Street West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Kennel Row (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Warren Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wern Bank (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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