Crime in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd: statistics, rates and trends

90 crimes were recorded in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 47 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd has the 3,839th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd was highest in the year to July 2021 (120 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (89). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 52.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd has an estimated population of 3,414. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.