Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Vaynor

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Vaynor South Wales Police

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman vs Vaynor 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
      57/100
      Average
      Vaynor
      South Wales Police
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Vaynor
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      258
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
      B Vaynor
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓6%
      108 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓14%
      50 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      17 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      12 ↓8%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↑11%
      35 ↑46%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      14 ↑600%
      Public Order
      21 ↓45%
      38 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 57/100 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 Vaynor?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 258 crimes in the last 12 months. Vaynor has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 299 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 Vaynor?

      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. Vaynor shows +6.8% (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 Vaynor?

      In Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Vaynor, it is Violent Crime (108 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 Vaynor?

      Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vaynor recorded 50. 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 Vaynor?

      Violent crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 108 in Vaynor. 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 Vaynor 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%). Vaynor recorded 280 crimes previously (now 299, +6.8%).

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

      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 Vaynor has 10.3%. 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 Vaynor?

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

      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 Vaynor on a crime map?

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