Total Crime Rate
185.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pentreclwyda area has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Blaengwrach and Glynneath West , and the 39th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pentreclwyda (SA11 4DU) in the last 12 months was 185.7 per 1,000 residents and was 123.7% higher than the Blaengwrach and Glynneath West average (83.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 96.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pentreclwyda (SA11 4DU), the main crime hotspot is near Glyn Neath Road, with 10 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Blaengwrach and Glynneath West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glyn Neath Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Glyn Neath Road | Under investigation |
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