Crime Rates at Heol Y Gwaudd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1PQ

Heol Y Gwaudd area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

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 Gwaudd (SA9 1PQ) in the last 12 months was 29.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.6% lower than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average (108.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heol Y Gwaudd (SA9 1PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ystrad-Fawr Villas. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.