WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Briton Ferry West, Neath Port Talbot

Comprehensive safety analysis for Briton Ferry West, localized within Neath Port Talbot.

Total Crimes

13
trending_down -18.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

62.26per 1k
trending_down -4.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,930

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour4
Violence & Sexual Offences3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Public Order2
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Brynhyfryd Road Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Fairlawns Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Elmwood Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Glanymor Street Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Cilgant Llansawel Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Victoria Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Parc Newydd Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Pill Terrace Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Ruskin Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Neath Port Talbot district.

Local Rank

#19safest in Neath Port Talbot

City Average

73.53per 1k

Local Policing

Neath East

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

Drug use & dealing

Issued: 28 Apr 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 28 Apr 2026

Drug use & dealing - Meadow Road, Meadow Close & Clos Castan estate

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

Actioned: 28 Apr 2026

Dog issues – Melin

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have collaborated with the RSPCA to address dangerous dogs issues

Actioned: 28 Apr 2026

Off-road bikes - Old Road

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 28 Apr 2026

Dog issues – Melin

Issued: 10 Nov 2025

Status Update

We have collaborated with the RSPCA to address dangerous dogs issues.

Actioned: 3 Feb 2026

Engagement Events

JUL6

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9:30 AM — 10:15 AM

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Ebenezer Baptist Church, Herbert Road Neath

AUG24

cuppa with a copper

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12:30 PM — 1:15 PM

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Melin Advice Centre, 80 Briton Ferry Road Neath

SEP4

cuppa with a copper

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schedule

3:30 PM — 4:15 PM

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Friends And Neighbours Centre, Maes-Y-Ffynnon Close Neath

OCT23

cuppa with a copper

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schedule

3:30 PM — 4:15 PM

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Friends And Neighbours Centre, Maes-Y-Ffynnon Close Neath

NOV2

cuppa with a copper

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12:30 PM — 1:15 PM

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Melin Advice Centre, 80 Briton Ferry Road Neath

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