Cefn-glas vs Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Cefn-glas South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police

      Cefn-glas vs Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Cefn-glas
      South Wales Police
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      South Wales Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cefn-glas
      B Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      178
      258
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      296
      293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.9%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cefn-glas
      B Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓34%
      129 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓33%
      61 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓56%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓57%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      5 ↑400%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      20 ↑11%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      21 ↓45%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓82%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cefn-glas is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 62/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cefn-glas safer than Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      Cefn-glas has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 178 crimes in the last 12 months. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 258 crimes. Cefn-glas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cefn-glas vs Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      Cefn-glas shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      In Cefn-glas, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, it is Violent Crime (129 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      Cefn-glas recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 61. 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 Cefn-glas vs Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      Violent crime in Cefn-glas totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 129 in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cefn-glas recorded 296 crimes (now 178, a change of -39.9%). Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 293 crimes previously (now 258, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      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. Cefn-glas has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has 7.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      Cefn-glas falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman 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 Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

      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 Cefn-glas or Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cefn-glas and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman. 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.