Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA13 · Neath Port Talbot
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bryn has less crime — 3 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ystradgynlais recorded substantially more crime than Bryn in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 3, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bryn sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Ystradgynlais has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bryn recorded fewer crimes than Ystradgynlais — 3 vs 64 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bryn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bryn saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ystradgynlais had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bryn recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 64).