Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA4 · Swansea
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Gorseinon has less crime — 53 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ystradgynlais saw somewhat more crime than Gorseinon in April 2026 (64 vs 53 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gorseinon sees higher rates of Public order (9), 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, Gorseinon recorded fewer crimes than Ystradgynlais — 53 vs 64 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Gorseinon 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 Ystradgynlais had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gorseinon recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 64).