Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman crime figures: 15 offences reported in September, down 50% on August

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman recorded 15 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 50% on August (30), according to the latest street-level figures published by South Wales Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 60% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and drugs (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	17	−8
Anti-social behaviour	2	7	−5
Public order	2	3	−1
Drugs	2	0	new
Criminal damage and arson	0	2	−2
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Total	15	30	−15

Where it was reported

1. On or near Lon Brynneuadd: 3
2. On or near Llys Nant Fer: 2
3. On or near Heol-y-gors: 1
4. On or near Crud Yr Awel: 1
5. On or near Graig Road: 1
6. On or near Quarry Place: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 8
• Local resolution: 2
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1

Figures are from South Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.