The total recorded crimes in Bryn-coch North, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn-coch North crime rate of 18.40 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 Bryn-coch North, encompassing approximately 326 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bryn-coch North, we need to analyze Bryn-coch North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Neath Port Talbot:
In 2024, Bryn-coch North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 67 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bryn-coch North recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.
In 2023, Bryn-coch North had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 30 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bryn-coch North recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Bryn-coch North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Bryn-coch North has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 18.40 ranking 31th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK
In 2024, the total Bryn-coch North crimes were 67. The crime rate of Bryn-coch North in 2024 was 205.52 (year) or 17.13 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bryn-coch North were around 30 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.02 (year) or 7.67 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bryn-coch North) | Crimes | Rank (Bryn-coch North) | Crimes | Rank (Bryn-coch North) | |
| Aberavon | 92 | 2 | 979 | 2 | 1,043 | 1 |
| Neath North | 79 | 4 | 1,079 | 1 | 947 | 2 |
| Margam and Tai-bach | 97 | 1 | 863 | 3 | 741 | 3 |
| Sandfields East | 88 | 3 | 747 | 7 | 599 | 7 |
| Neath East | 70 | 6 | 842 | 5 | 738 | 4 |
| Sandfields West | 76 | 5 | 858 | 4 | 718 | 5 |
| Port Talbot | 50 | 7 | 809 | 6 | 609 | 6 |
| Pontardawe | 40 | 12 | 460 | 8 | 473 | 8 |
| Neath South | 49 | 8 | 412 | 10 | 451 | 9 |
| Dyffryn | 26 | 16 | 448 | 9 | 325 | 14 |
| Baglan | 41 | 9 | 359 | 15 | 352 | 12 |
| Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters | 40 | 11 | 397 | 11 | 399 | 10 |
| Coedffranc Central | 41 | 10 | 396 | 12 | 357 | 11 |
| Bryn and Cwmavon | 35 | 13 | 391 | 13 | 345 | 13 |
| Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman | 22 | 19 | 360 | 14 | 281 | 16 |
| Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera | 34 | 14 | 248 | 19 | 272 | 18 |
| Gwynfi and Croeserw | 21 | 20 | 321 | 16 | 282 | 15 |
| Briton Ferry East | 26 | 15 | 253 | 18 | 281 | 17 |
| Resolven and Tonna | 25 | 17 | 284 | 17 | 268 | 19 |
| Briton Ferry West | 22 | 18 | 242 | 21 | 218 | 21 |
| Blaengwrach and Glynneath West | 17 | 23 | 246 | 20 | 248 | 20 |
| Coedffranc West | 19 | 21 | 190 | 23 | 126 | 28 |
| Coedffranc North | 19 | 22 | 162 | 26 | 190 | 22 |
| Cimla and Pelenna | 16 | 24 | 219 | 22 | 167 | 24 |
| Bryn-coch South | 14 | 25 | 167 | 25 | 174 | 23 |
| Cymer and Glyncorrwg | 10 | 26 | 175 | 24 | 130 | 27 |
| Allt-wen | 8 | 28 | 133 | 29 | 138 | 25 |
| Aberdulais | 7 | 30 | 161 | 27 | 130 | 26 |
| Godre'r Graig | 8 | 27 | 134 | 28 | 111 | 29 |
| Rhos | 7 | 29 | 98 | 31 | 58 | 32 |
| Glynneath Central and East | 4 | 33 | 101 | 30 | 97 | 30 |
| Trebanos | 4 | 34 | 77 | 32 | 76 | 31 |
| Cadoxton | 4 | 32 | 68 | 33 | 48 | 33 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bryn-coch North postcode area is presented below.