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 May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Margam and Tai-bach crime rate of 10.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Margam and Tai-bach Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Davids Park with total crimes: 22
  • Byass Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Margam and Tai-bach has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 10.78 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)CrimesRank (Margam and Tai-bach)
Aberavon92 2979 21,043 1
Neath North79 41,079 1947 2
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
Baglan41 9359 15352 12
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

Margam and Tai-bach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202522
March 202518
February 202521
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 202419
September 202429
August 202420
July 202427
June 202474
May 202425

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202428
May 20243

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202427

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202415

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Margam and Tai-bach in May 2025

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

1. St Davids Park (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Byass Street (Map)
Total11
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
4. Heol-Yr-Orsedd (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Twll-Yn-Y-Wal Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Brombil Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Central Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Pant Celydd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brombil Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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