Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Pontardawe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Pontardawe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman safer than Pontardawe?
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. Pontardawe has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 308 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 Pontardawe?
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. Pontardawe shows -29% (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 Pontardawe?
In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Pontardawe, it is Violent Crime (156 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 Pontardawe?
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pontardawe recorded 34. 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 Pontardawe?
Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 156 in Pontardawe. 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 Pontardawe 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%). Pontardawe recorded 434 crimes previously (now 308, -29%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Pontardawe?
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 Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe?
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe?
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 Pontardawe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman and Pontardawe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.