Crime Rate in Margam and Tai-bach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Margam and Tai-bach

The total recorded crimes in Margam and Tai-bach, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Margam and Tai-bach crime rate of 5.78 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 Margam and Tai-bach, encompassing approximately 8,999 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Margam and Tai-bach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Morfa Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Margam and Tai-bach?

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

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Margam and Tai-bach reported a higher crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 863 crimes compared to 375. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Margam and Tai-bach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Margam and Tai-bach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 741 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Margam and Tai-bach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Margam and Tai-bach has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Margam and Tai-bach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Margam and Tai-bach has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.78 ranking 6th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Margam and Tai-bach crimes were 863. The crime rate of Margam and Tai-bach in 2024 was 95.89 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Margam and Tai-bach were around 741 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.34 (year) or 6.86 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
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
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
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

Margam and Tai-bach 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202524
May 202543
April 202522
March 202518
February 202521
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 202419
September 202429
August 202420

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202513
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Margam and Tai-bach in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Margam and Tai-bach postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Morfa Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Abbott'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cwrt Y Carw (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Abbotts Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Saltoun Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Brombil Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heol Rhedyn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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