Briton Ferry West vs Bryn and Cwmavon

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Briton Ferry West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Bryn and Cwmavon South Wales Police

      Briton Ferry West vs Bryn and Cwmavon Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Briton Ferry West
      South Wales Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.3% trend
      11% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Bryn and Cwmavon
      South Wales Police
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↓47.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briton Ferry West
      B Bryn and Cwmavon
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      441
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      262
      353
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑68.3%
      ↓47.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briton Ferry West
      B Bryn and Cwmavon
      Violent Crime
      208 ↑75%
      93 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑49%
      28 ↓54%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑140%
      5 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑80%
      6 ↓57%
      Burglary
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑48%
      12 ↓48%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      44 ↑159%
      22 ↓56%
      Shoplifting
      5
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn and Cwmavon is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briton Ferry West safer than Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Briton Ferry West has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 441 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryn and Cwmavon has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 184 crimes. Bryn and Cwmavon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briton Ferry West vs Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Briton Ferry West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +68.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryn and Cwmavon shows -47.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      In Briton Ferry West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 incidents). In Bryn and Cwmavon, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Briton Ferry West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 28. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Briton Ferry West vs Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Violent crime in Briton Ferry West totalled 208 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Bryn and Cwmavon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Briton Ferry West recorded 262 crimes (now 441, a change of +68.3%). Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 353 crimes previously (now 184, -47.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Briton Ferry West has a resolution rate of 11% and Bryn and Cwmavon has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      Briton Ferry West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bryn and Cwmavon is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Briton Ferry West or Bryn and Cwmavon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briton Ferry West and Bryn and Cwmavon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.