Total Crime Rate
71.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Curwen Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bryn and Cwmavon , and the 221st highest 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 Curwen Close (SA12 9UD) in the last 12 months was 71.0 per 1,000 residents and was 30.9% higher than the Bryn and Cwmavon average (54.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Curwen Close (SA12 9UD), the main crime hotspot is near Glan-Pelenna. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bryn and Cwmavon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Glan-Pelenna | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Curwen Close | Local resolution |
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