Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
112
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 64 vs 112 incidents in April 2026.
Baglan recorded notably higher crime than Ystradgynlais in April 2026 — 112 vs 64 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Ystradgynlais has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 64 vs 112 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Public order while Ystradgynlais had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 112).