Baglan Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Baglan's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark contrast between the area's overall rate and specific categories. At 6.5 per 1,000 residents, the built-up area's crime rate is 3.0% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a modest but notable divergence. However, the distribution of crimes paints a more complex picture, with violent and sexual offences accounting for 58.0% of total incidents—62% above the UK average. This anomaly may be influenced by local factors such as the area's proximity to industrial zones or its role as a commuter hub, which could contribute to higher levels of interpersonal conflict. Drug-related crimes, at 0.6 per 1,000 (140% above the UK average), and public order offences (36% above the UK rate) further highlight pockets of elevated activity. In contrast, anti-social behaviour and other thefts fell significantly below the national average, suggesting a more stable environment in those areas. Seasonal context plays a role: as a winter month, February typically sees lower outdoor activity, which may explain the relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting compared to peak shopping seasons. However, the sharp increase in drug-related crimes defies seasonal expectations, pointing to potential localised pressures or shifts in criminal activity. These patterns are consistent with Baglan's character as a built-up area within Neath Port Talbot, where industrial and residential zones intersect, creating a dynamic that may both mitigate and exacerbate certain types of crime. The data underscores the need for targeted policing in high-impact categories while acknowledging the area's broader safety relative to the UK average.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 700% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one incident to eight. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and burglary, highlights a sharp shift in crime patterns. Conversely, public order offences fell by 53.3%, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 14.3%, reflecting a combination of factors. Violence and sexual offences remained 62% above the UK average, a disparity that contrasts with the area's overall rate being 3.0% below the national figure. The drug-related spike, while not directly linked to seasonal factors, may be influenced by local patterns such as increased illicit activity during winter months. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in retail security measures. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in drug-related crime while acknowledging the relative stability in other categories.

Baglan's crime rate in February 2025 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 19.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, translates to roughly three crimes reported daily across the built-up area. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, Baglan's rate remains 3.0% lower, a distinction that holds despite the sharp rise in certain crime categories. The population context further underscores the relative safety of the area: with 12,497 residents, the 81 total crimes recorded represent a manageable scale of incidents. However, the distribution of crime types—particularly the stark divergence from UK averages in violent and drug-related offences—suggests deeper local dynamics at play, which warrant closer examination alongside broader demographic and geographic factors.