Crime Rate in Bryn-coch North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bryn-coch North

The total recorded crimes in Bryn-coch North, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn-coch North crime rate of 9.20 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bryn-coch North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furzeland Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Maplewood Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bryn-coch North?

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.

Bryn-coch North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bryn-coch North has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 9.20 ranking 33th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bryn-coch North)CrimesRank (Bryn-coch North)CrimesRank (Bryn-coch North)
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
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bryn-coch North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bryn-coch North postcode area is presented below.

1. Furzeland Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. Maplewood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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