Total Crime Rate
51.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Darran Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bryn-coch South , and the 201st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Darran Close (SA10 6PR) in the last 12 months was 51.7 per 1,000 residents and was 8.8% lower than the Bryn-coch South average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Darran Close (SA10 6PR), the main crime hotspot is near Cwrt-Y-Clafdy. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bryn-coch South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sunnyland Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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