Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ystradgynlais saw somewhat more crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 (64 vs 47 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pontardawe sees higher rates of Other theft (7), 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Ystradgynlais — 47 vs 64 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pontardawe saw higher rates of Other theft while Ystradgynlais had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 64).