Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA9 · Powys
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 38 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan recorded substantially more crime than Ystradgynlais in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 38, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Ystradgynlais has more Burglary (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 38 vs 109 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Other theft while Ystradgynlais had more Burglary. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 109).