Crime in Baglan: statistics, rates and trends
926 crimes were recorded in Baglan in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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926 crimes were recorded in Baglan in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 393 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Baglan has the 726th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Baglan | Neath Port Talbot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 926 | 11,633 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 81.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,656 | 143,249 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Baglan was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (821). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 926 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 891 | 70.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 842 | 66.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 821 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 907 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,210 | 95.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 970 | 76.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 893 | 70.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 968 | 76.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Baglan over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+25%) and criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 393 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 11.7 | 0.76 | -5% |
| Public order | 111 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +18% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -13% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.6 | 1.01 | +150% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.4 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Baglan
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Baglan recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Baglan
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Baglan recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Baglan
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Baglan recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Baglan
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Baglan recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Baglan
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Baglan recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Baglan
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Baglan recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Baglan
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Baglan recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Baglan
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Baglan recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Baglan
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Baglan recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Baglan
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Baglan recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Baglan
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Baglan recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Baglan
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Baglan recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Baglan
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Baglan recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Baglan, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Baglan.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baglan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmavon | 266 | 52.2 | -29% |
| Neath | 3,572 | 92.7 | +27% |
| Port Talbot | 3,268 | 110.5 | +51% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | -3% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +36% |
| Maesteg | 1,838 | 99.2 | +36% |
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +12% |
| Pyle | 1,171 | 78.9 | +8% |
3 areas within Baglan, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Briton Ferry East had the highest rate (91.5 per 1,000) and Baglan the lowest (60.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry East | Neighbourhood | 2,929 | 268 | 91.5 |
| Briton Ferry West | Neighbourhood | 2,923 | 248 | 84.8 |
| Baglan | Neighbourhood | 6,804 | 410 | 60.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Baglan over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Fairlawns | 32 |
| On or near Wellfield Road | 27 |
| On or near Pentyla-Baglan Road | 26 |
| On or near Old Road | 24 |
| On or near Dinas Baglan Road | 22 |
| On or near Church Road | 18 |
| On or near Fernfield | 18 |
| On or near Albion Road Approach | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Baglan over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 309 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 15.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Baglan has an estimated population of 12,656. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Baglan sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Baglan |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.0% |
Is Baglan a safe place to live?
Baglan recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Baglan?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Baglan going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baglan was up 4% on the year before: 926 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 891 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Baglan?
Baglan is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Baglan. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.