Crime Rates at Maesywerin, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1EW

Maesywerin area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Maesywerin (SA18 1EW) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.3% lower than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maesywerin (SA18 1EW), the main crime hotspot is near Maes Gareth Edwards. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.