Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brookfield area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bryn-coch North , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brookfield (SA10 7EF) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% higher than the Bryn-coch North average (21.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookfield (SA10 7EF), the main crime hotspot is near Brookfield. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bryn-coch North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dol Werdd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunnybank | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sunnybank | Under investigation |
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