WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Crime in Margam and Tai-bach, Neath Port Talbot

Comprehensive safety analysis for Margam and Tai-bach, localized within Neath Port Talbot.

Total Crimes

46
trending_down -16.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.45per 1k
trending_down -7.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

7,836

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Vehicle Crime6
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Public Order5
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near Bertha Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Byass Street Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Tollgate Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Water Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Brymbo Avenue Map
Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Greenfield Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Graig Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Heol Tyfry Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Brombil Paddocks Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Neath Port Talbot district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Neath Port Talbot

City Average

73.53per 1k

Local Policing

Port Talbot

South Wales Police

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Local Priorities

Visible policing & reassurance - vape Shops

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Action taken is updated every three months

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance - Tesco and entrance to Shopping Centre

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Begging

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 19 Dec 2025

Status Update

We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas.

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Antisocial behaviour - youth nuisance - Tesco and entrance to Shopping Centre

Issued: 15 Sep 2025

Status Update

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.

Actioned: 19 Dec 2025

Engagement Events

JUN25

Community Open Day Lloyds bank

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Lloyds Bank, 115 Station Road Port Talbot

JUL2

Meet your local Officer

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11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

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Port Talbot Post Office, 139 Station Road Port Talbot

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