Briton Ferry West vs Bryn-coch North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Briton Ferry West South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Bryn-coch North South Wales Police

      Briton Ferry West vs Bryn-coch North Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Briton Ferry West
      South Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Bryn-coch North
      South Wales Police
      46 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Briton Ferry West
      B Bryn-coch North
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      261
      46
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      58
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Briton Ferry West
      B Bryn-coch North
      Violent Crime
      125 ↑24%
      22 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑16%
      2 ↓78%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓10%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑26%
      3 ↑200%
      Drugs
      12 ↑300%
      2
      Public Order
      21 ↑0%
      1 ↓86%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↓85%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑40%
      5 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn-coch North is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Briton Ferry West safer than Bryn-coch North?

      Briton Ferry West has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 261 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryn-coch North has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 46 crimes. Bryn-coch North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Briton Ferry West vs Bryn-coch North?

      Briton Ferry West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryn-coch North shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Briton Ferry West and Bryn-coch North?

      In Briton Ferry West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Bryn-coch North, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Briton Ferry West recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryn-coch North recorded 2. 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-coch North?

      Violent crime in Briton Ferry West totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Bryn-coch North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Briton Ferry West and Bryn-coch North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Briton Ferry West recorded 226 crimes (now 261, a change of +15.5%). Bryn-coch North recorded 58 crimes previously (now 46, -20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briton Ferry West and Bryn-coch North?

      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 25% and Bryn-coch North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Briton Ferry West and Bryn-coch North?

      Briton Ferry West falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Bryn-coch North 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-coch North?

      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-coch North on a crime map?

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

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