Crime Rates at Brynhafod, Bryn, Port Talbot, SA13 2SL

Brynhafod area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bryn and Cwmavon , and the 96th 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 Brynhafod (SA13 2SL) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.1% lower than the Bryn and Cwmavon average (54.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Brynhafod (SA13 2SL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heol Penhydd, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Baldwin Street (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.