Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cefneithin & Foelgastell Dyfed-Powys Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      South Wales Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      236
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Cefneithin & Foelgastell
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓13%
      52 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓52%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓75%
      6 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑300%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑56%
      10 ↓33%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman safer than Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Cefneithin & Foelgastell has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 99 crimes. Cefneithin & Foelgastell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cefneithin & Foelgastell shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Cefneithin & Foelgastell, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cefneithin & Foelgastell recorded 5. 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Cefneithin & Foelgastell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 307 crimes (now 236, a change of -23.1%). Cefneithin & Foelgastell recorded 94 crimes previously (now 99, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      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. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Cefneithin & Foelgastell has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Cefneithin & Foelgastell is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell?

      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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman or Cefneithin & Foelgastell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Cefneithin & Foelgastell. 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.