Crime Rate in Coedffranc Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coedffranc Central

The total recorded crimes in Coedffranc Central, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coedffranc Central crime rate of 2.29 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 Coedffranc Central, encompassing approximately 12,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Coedffranc Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pen-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Serecold Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Coedffranc Central?

To understand the safety of Coedffranc Central, we need to analyze Coedffranc Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Coedffranc Central reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 396 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coedffranc Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Coedffranc Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 357 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Coedffranc Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Coedffranc Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Coedffranc Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coedffranc Central has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 16th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Coedffranc Central crimes were 396. The crime rate of Coedffranc Central in 2024 was 31.28 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coedffranc Central were around 357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.20 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coedffranc Central)CrimesRank (Coedffranc Central)CrimesRank (Coedffranc Central)
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
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 North3 3367 3430 34

Coedffranc Central 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202411
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202521
April 202521
March 202520
February 202511
January 20259
December 202418
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202512
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Coedffranc Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coedffranc Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Serecold Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Drummau Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Teg Fan (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bay View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bendle Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bosworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Talbot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parc Glas (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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