Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA7 · Swansea
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 64 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Llansamlet saw somewhat more crime than Ystradgynlais in April 2026 (80 vs 64 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llansamlet sees higher rates of Other theft (8), 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, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Llansamlet — 64 vs 80 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llansamlet saw higher rates of Other theft while Ystradgynlais had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 80).