Crime Rate in Baglan: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baglan

The total recorded crimes in Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baglan crime rate of 7.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Baglan Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duport Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sea View Terrace with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Baglan has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 7.13 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baglan)CrimesRank (Baglan)CrimesRank (Baglan)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman34 12360 14281 16
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Glynneath Central and East13 26101 3097 30
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Baglan Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202517
April 202517
March 202510
February 202516
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Baglan in July 2025

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

1. Duport Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Sycamore Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Sea View Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Springfield Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dol Las (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pentyla-Baglan Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sarnfan Baglan Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Rowan Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Sarnfan Baglan Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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