Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Neath South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Neath South South Wales Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Neath South Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      South Wales Police
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Neath South
      South Wales Police
      415 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Neath South
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      258
      415
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↑15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      7.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Neath South
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓6%
      194 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓14%
      74 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      20 ↓31%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      13 ↑160%
      Public Order
      21 ↓45%
      64 ↑39%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↓76%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓63%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      16 ↑129%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman safer than Neath South?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Neath South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 415 crimes. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Neath South shows +15.3% (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 Neath South?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Neath South, it is Violent Crime (194 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 Neath South?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Neath South recorded 74. 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 Neath South?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Neath South. 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 Neath South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 293 crimes (now 258, a change of -12%). Neath South recorded 360 crimes previously (now 415, +15.3%).

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

      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 7.1% and Neath South has 7.1%. 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 Neath South?

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

      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 Neath South on a crime map?

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