Crime Rate in Dyffryn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn crime rate of 10.65 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 Dyffryn, encompassing approximately 4,131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Dyffryn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Penderyn with total crimes: 7
  • Terminus Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Heol Esgyn with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dyffryn?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Dyffryn reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 448 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dyffryn witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Dyffryn had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 325 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dyffryn witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dyffryn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dyffryn has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 10.65 ranking 8th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Dyffryn crimes were 448. The crime rate of Dyffryn in 2024 was 108.42 (year) or 9.04 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dyffryn were around 325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.66 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dyffryn)CrimesRank (Dyffryn)CrimesRank (Dyffryn)
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
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 North3 3367 3430 34

Dyffryn 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202510
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
October 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
November 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Dyffryn in July 2025

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

1. Heol Penderyn (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Terminus Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Heol Esgyn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Roman Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Monastery Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Benedict Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. A4230 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blaenwern (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Dyffryn Woods (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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