Baglan Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Baglan’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, highlights a mixed picture in the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.9% of all incidents, with 35 recorded cases—2.8 per 1,000 residents, 12% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to urban centres, where interpersonal conflicts and social interactions are more frequent. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.1% of total crimes, was 14% below the UK average, a contrast that could reflect local initiatives or demographic differences in community engagement. Public order offences, at 7.7% of incidents, and shoplifting, also at 7.7%, were both slightly below the UK average, suggesting that Baglan’s retail and public spaces may be managed in ways that deter such crimes. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to patterns seen in property crimes, which accounted for 30.6% of the total (24 incidents). This could be consistent with reduced foot traffic in retail areas, though the sharp increase in burglary by 200% suggests other factors at play, such as targeted opportunities or shifts in criminal behaviour. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued monitoring of violent crime trends and the potential for localised interventions to address areas of concern.

February 2024 saw significant spikes in certain crime types, with burglary increasing by 200% compared to January. This jump, from one to three incidents, may reflect seasonal shifts or changes in local activity patterns. Public order and shoplifting each doubled, rising from three to six incidents, a development that could be linked to increased foot traffic or social events in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 37.5%, dropping from eight to five incidents, indicating a seasonal lull or effective local interventions. Violence and sexual offences remained 12% above the UK average, with 35 incidents recorded—equivalent to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This rate, though lower than the overall UK average, suggests a need for targeted measures in this category. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 14% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect community efforts or demographic factors. Residents might find the burglary increase particularly noteworthy, as it represents a sharp departure from previous months and could signal vulnerabilities in property security.

Baglan's crime rate in February 2024 rose 21.9% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.1 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day in February, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 78 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. While this rate is lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor patterns in specific crime categories. The population of 12,497 means that crime impacts a significant portion of the community, particularly in areas where violent and sexual offences are concentrated. These figures, when paired with the area’s character as a built-up part of Neath Port Talbot, suggest that local factors such as community engagement and police presence may play a role in moderating overall rates despite the increase.