Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cecil Griffiths Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Cimla and Pelenna , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cecil Griffiths Close (SA11 3FF) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.6% lower than the Cimla and Pelenna average (46.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 418.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cecil Griffiths Close (SA11 3FF), the main crime hotspot is near Ffordd Hooper. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cimla and Pelenna| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ffordd Hooper | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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