Crime Rates at Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1PD

Heol Cae Gurwen area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 117th lowest crime rate of 479 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 Heol Cae Gurwen (SA18 1PD) in the last 12 months was 30.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heol Cae Gurwen (SA18 1PD), the main crime hotspot is near Derwydd Avenue. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.