Total Crime Rate
62.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lon Beili Glas area has the 17th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 226th 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 Lon Beili Glas (SA18 1PN) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 16.5% lower than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lon Beili Glas (SA18 1PN), the main crime hotspot is near Lon Beili Glas. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Derwydd Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heol Y Fynwent | — |
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