Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llansteffan

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
      96/100
      Llansteffan Dyfed-Powys Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Llansteffan 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
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Llansteffan
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Llansteffan
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      236
      38
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓51.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Llansteffan
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓13%
      20 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓52%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓75%
      3 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      2
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑56%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      1 ↓91%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑350%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llansteffan is the safer choice — scoring 96/100 vs 68/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman safer than Llansteffan?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Llansteffan has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 38 crimes. Llansteffan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Llansteffan shows -51.9% (falling). 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 Llansteffan?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Llansteffan, it is Violent Crime (20 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 Llansteffan?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llansteffan recorded 6. 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 Llansteffan?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Llansteffan. 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 Llansteffan 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%). Llansteffan recorded 79 crimes previously (now 38, -51.9%).

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

      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 Llansteffan has 100%. 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 Llansteffan?

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

      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 Llansteffan on a crime map?

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