Crime Rate in Baglan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baglan

The total recorded crimes in Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baglan crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Baglan, encompassing approximately 4,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Baglan Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wellfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Springfield Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Swan Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Baglan?

To understand the safety of Baglan, we need to analyze Baglan crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Baglan demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 359 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Baglan witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Baglan experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 352 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Baglan witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Baglan has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Baglan Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Baglan has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 9.13 ranking 9th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Baglan crimes were 359. The crime rate of Baglan in 2024 was 79.96 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baglan were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.41 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baglan)CrimesRank (Baglan)CrimesRank (Baglan)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
Margam and Tai-bach97 1863 3741 3
Sandfields East88 3747 7599 7
Neath East70 6842 5738 4
Sandfields West76 5858 4718 5
Port Talbot50 7809 6609 6
Pontardawe40 12460 8473 8
Neath South49 8412 10451 9
Dyffryn26 16448 9325 14
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters40 11397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central41 10396 12357 11
Bryn and Cwmavon35 13391 13345 13
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman22 19360 14281 16
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera34 14248 19272 18
Gwynfi and Croeserw21 20321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East26 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna25 17284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West22 18242 21218 21
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West17 23246 20248 20
Coedffranc West19 21190 23126 28
Coedffranc North19 22162 26190 22
Cimla and Pelenna16 24219 22167 24
Bryn-coch South14 25167 25174 23
Cymer and Glyncorrwg10 26175 24130 27
Allt-wen8 28133 29138 25
Aberdulais7 30161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig8 27134 28111 29
Rhos7 2998 3158 32
Glynneath Central and East4 33101 3097 30
Trebanos4 3477 3276 31
Bryn-coch North6 3167 3430 34
Cadoxton4 3268 3348 33

Baglan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 202414
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202510
February 202516
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Baglan in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Baglan postcode area is presented below.

1. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Springfield Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Swan Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Helios Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pentyla-Baglan Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dinas Baglan Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thornbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fernfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cae Canol (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Sunnycroft Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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