Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heol Y Gors area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera , and the 156th 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 Heol Y Gors (SA18 1RN) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heol Y Gors (SA18 1RN), the main crime hotspot is near Gorslwyn Terrace. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gorslwyn Terrace | Under investigation |
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