Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA4 · Swansea
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 53 incidents in April 2026.
Gorseinon and Pontardawe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 53 and 47 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gorseinon sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Gorseinon — 47 vs 53 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gorseinon saw higher rates of Public order while Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 53).