Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA4 · Swansea
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gorseinon has less crime — 53 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Cefn Sidan and Gorseinon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 58 and 53 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cefn Sidan sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Gorseinon has more Public order (9). 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, Gorseinon recorded fewer crimes than Cefn Sidan — 53 vs 58 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Gorseinon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cefn Sidan saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Gorseinon had more Public order. Overall, Gorseinon recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 58).