Crime Rate in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

The total recorded crimes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, Neath Port Talbot, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman crime rate of 21.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, encompassing approximately 1,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Quarry Place with total crimes: 3
  • School Street with total crimes: 2
  • Derwydd Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman?

To understand the safety of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman, we need to analyze Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 360 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 281 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 21.19 ranking 21th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman crimes were 360. The crime rate of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman in 2024 was 317.91 (year) or 26.49 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman were around 281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.15 (year) or 20.68 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)CrimesRank (Neath Port Talbot)
Aberavon88 1979 21,043 1
Neath North78 21,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach55 7863 3741 3
Sandfields West60 3858 4718 5
Neath East59 4842 5738 4
Port Talbot57 5809 6609 6
Sandfields East55 6747 7599 7
Pontardawe33 12460 8473 8
Neath South46 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn31 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 9397 11399 10
Gwynfi and Croeserw35 10321 16282 15
Coedffranc Central34 11396 12357 11
Baglan30 17359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon25 20391 13345 13
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera31 13248 19272 18
Coedffranc North31 14162 26190 22
Briton Ferry West31 15242 21218 21
Briton Ferry East24 22253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna26 19284 17268 19
Coedffranc West30 18190 23126 28
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West22 24246 20248 20
Cimla and Pelenna20 25219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South10 28167 25174 23
Trebanos23 2377 3276 31
Cymer and Glyncorrwg16 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais8 29161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 31134 28111 29
Glynneath Central and East5 32101 3097 30
Rhos8 3098 3158 32
Cadoxton1 3468 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202423
July 202418
June 202430
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman postcode area is presented below.

1. Quarry Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. School Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Derwydd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lon Beili Glas (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Harlech Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Llwyn-Nant (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pant Y Fedwen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gorslwyn Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Maes Gareth Edwards (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lon Brynneuadd (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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