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 July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman crime rate of 30.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llys Nant Fer with total crimes: 4
  • Maes Gareth Edwards with total crimes: 3
  • Quarry Place with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • 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 areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • 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 July 2025 the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 30.02 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman)CrimesRank (Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman)CrimesRank (Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 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

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

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

1. Llys Nant Fer (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Maes Gareth Edwards (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Quarry Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Colbren Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lon Beili Glas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Derwydd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Clos Cerrig (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pant Y Fedwen (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gors Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Llwyn Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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