Crime in Baglan: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in Baglan in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (394), anti-social behaviour (173) and public order (122) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 671st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Baglan | Neath Port Talbot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 969 | 11,824 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.6 | 82.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,656 | 143,249 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Baglan peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,193 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (816). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 969 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 912 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 840 | 66.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 816 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 890 | 70.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,193 | 94.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,013 | 80.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 877 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 965 | 76.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
Compared with England and Wales, Baglan recorded notably more public order (45% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (47% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, public order rose from 91 to 122 and vehicle crime rose from 27 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 31.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 122 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Baglan; the highest is Port Talbot (113.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cwmavon (53.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baglan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmavon | 270 | 53.0 | -31% |
| Neath | 3,557 | 92.3 | +21% |
| Port Talbot | 3,370 | 113.9 | +49% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 543 | 74.1 | -3% |
| Swansea | 18,240 | 100.6 | +31% |
| Maesteg | 1,833 | 99.0 | +29% |
| Pontardawe | 488 | 84.1 | +10% |
| Pyle | 1,193 | 80.4 | +5% |
Of the 3 areas within Baglan, Briton Ferry East had the highest crime rate (89.5 per 1,000) and Baglan the lowest (65.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry East | Neighbourhood | 2,929 | 262 | 89.5 |
| Briton Ferry West | Neighbourhood | 2,923 | 260 | 88.9 |
| Baglan | Neighbourhood | 6,804 | 447 | 65.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Baglan over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Dinas Baglan Road | 34 |
| On or near Fairlawns | 29 |
| On or near Pentyla-Baglan Road | 29 |
| On or near Wellfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Church Road | 23 |
| On or near Old Road | 21 |
| On or near Fernfield | 19 |
| On or near Albion Road Approach | 18 |
| On or near Springfield Terrace | 17 |
Of the 796 crimes in Baglan with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Baglan has an estimated population of 12,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), less private renting (15%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baglan average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Baglan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.0% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Baglan a safe place to live?
Baglan recorded 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 671st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Baglan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Baglan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baglan was up 6% on the year before: 969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 912 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baglan?
About 12,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baglan?
Baglan is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.