Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA5 · Swansea
198
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SA9 · Powys
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystradgynlais has less crime — 38 vs 198 incidents in February 2026.
Penderry recorded substantially more crime than Ystradgynlais in February 2026 — 198 incidents compared to 38, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penderry sees higher rates of Public order (20), while Ystradgynlais has more Burglary (4). Penderry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ystradgynlais is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer crimes than Penderry — 38 vs 198 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Ystradgynlais is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Penderry saw higher rates of Public order while Ystradgynlais had more Burglary. Overall, Ystradgynlais recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 198).