Bryn and Cwmavon vs Port Talbot

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Bryn and Cwmavon South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Port Talbot South Wales Police

      Bryn and Cwmavon vs Port Talbot Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Bryn and Cwmavon
      South Wales Police
      237 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Port Talbot
      South Wales Police
      724 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn and Cwmavon
      B Port Talbot
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      237
      724
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      355
      742
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.2%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn and Cwmavon
      B Port Talbot
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓40%
      257 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓12%
      96 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓45%
      46 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑133%
      16 ↓45%
      Burglary
      4 ↓60%
      11 ↓66%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓54%
      70 ↑19%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      21 ↑24%
      Public Order
      31 ↓40%
      100 ↑2%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      80 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      10 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn and Cwmavon is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn and Cwmavon safer than Port Talbot?

      Bryn and Cwmavon has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 237 crimes in the last 12 months. Port Talbot has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 724 crimes. Bryn and Cwmavon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn and Cwmavon vs Port Talbot?

      Bryn and Cwmavon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Port Talbot shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot?

      In Bryn and Cwmavon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Port Talbot, it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot?

      Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Port Talbot recorded 96. 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 Bryn and Cwmavon vs Port Talbot?

      Violent crime in Bryn and Cwmavon totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Port Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn and Cwmavon recorded 355 crimes (now 237, a change of -33.2%). Port Talbot recorded 742 crimes previously (now 724, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot?

      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. Bryn and Cwmavon has a resolution rate of 0% and Port Talbot has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot?

      Bryn and Cwmavon falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Port Talbot 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 Bryn and Cwmavon and Port Talbot?

      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 Bryn and Cwmavon or Port Talbot on a crime map?

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

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