Baglan Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,497, Baglan recorded 69 crimes in June 2023, equating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.3% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, highlighting a marked contrast with national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (13%) and anti-social behaviour (11.6%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal crime, which may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and potential social dynamics. The seasonal context of June—a time of year when tourism begins to ramp up in coastal and rural areas—may have contributed to the persistence of violent crime, though no definitive link can be established. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained low, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (6% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% below the UK average). This could be attributed to local factors such as effective policing or community cohesion. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a significant drop in anti-social behaviour (59% below the UK average) and public order offences (10% below the UK average), which may indicate improved community engagement or reduced incidents during the summer months.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 33.3% (3 to 4 incidents) and other theft rising by 12.5% (8 to 9). These increases may reflect heightened activity in targeted areas. Conversely, crimes such as criminal damage and arson plummeted by 80% (15 to 3), likely influenced by seasonal factors like increased community engagement or reduced opportunities during the summer. Violence and sexual offences remained a dominant category, comprising 42% of all crimes, yet still fell 21% below the UK average. This discrepancy could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm. The sharp decline in drug-related crimes (66.7%, 3 to 1) and shoplifting (66.7%, 3 to 1) suggests potential improvements in enforcement or reduced demand during the early summer months.

Baglan’s June 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 25.8% decline from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable reduction in overall criminal activity. This decrease aligns with a shift in crime patterns observed during the early summer months, when tourism and longer daylight hours may influence local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 181 residents reported a crime, a ratio that places Baglan in a relatively safer position compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside the population of 12,497, underscores the area’s capacity to maintain lower crime levels despite its built-up nature. The reduction in crimes such as criminal damage and arson by 80% from May to June suggests potential seasonal factors, such as increased community vigilance during the summer or reduced opportunities for such crimes in warmer weather.