Crime Rate in Bryn-coch South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bryn-coch South

The total recorded crimes in Bryn-coch South, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bryn-coch South crime rate of 1.38 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,241 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bryn-coch South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Allt Y Felin with total crimes: 2
  • Waun Las with total crimes: 2
  • Gelli Dawel with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bryn-coch South?

To understand the safety of Bryn-coch South, we need to analyze Bryn-coch South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 167 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bryn-coch South recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bryn-coch South had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 174 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bryn-coch South recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Bryn-coch South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bryn-coch South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bryn-coch South has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 28th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Bryn-coch South crimes were 167. The crime rate of Bryn-coch South in 2024 was 23.06 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bryn-coch South were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.03 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
Port Talbot57 5809 6609 6
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
Pontardawe33 12460 8473 8
Neath South46 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn31 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 9397 11399 10
Gwynfi and Croeserw35 10321 16282 15
Coedffranc Central34 11396 12357 11
Baglan30 17359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon25 20391 13345 13
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman24 21360 14281 16
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry West31 15242 21218 21
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
Coedffranc West30 18190 23126 28
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West22 24246 20248 20
Cimla and Pelenna20 25219 22167 24
Trebanos23 2377 3276 31
Cymer and Glyncorrwg16 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais8 29161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 31134 28111 29
Glynneath Central and East5 32101 3097 30
Rhos8 3098 3158 32
Cadoxton1 3468 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Bryn-coch South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 202414
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bryn-coch South in March 2025

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

1. Allt Y Felin (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Waun Las (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Gelli Dawel (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Llys Wern (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wern Fraith (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Plas Bryn Rhosyn (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Twyn Teg (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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