Baglan Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Baglan's crime profile, with an overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—18.6% below the UK average. This figure underscores the area's performance as a built-up district within Neath Port Talbot, where crime rates are consistently lower than the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.1% of all incidents. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000, sits 9% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of such incidents that may be influenced by the area's demographics or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour followed with 16.1% of total crimes, a rate 29% below the UK average, indicating effective community management in this category. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 41% above the national average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the summer season's impact on public spaces and events. The broader context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—likely contributed to these patterns, with increased foot traffic and social gatherings influencing both violent and public order incidents. While the data shows no major spikes in overall crime, the specific trends in violence and public order highlight areas requiring continued attention. The absence of significant rises in property crime, despite the sharp increases in vehicle crime and burglary, points to a combination of factors, including local policing efforts and the transient nature of summer visitors. These findings illustrate the nuanced nature of crime patterns in Baglan, where seasonal rhythms and local initiatives appear to shape outcomes more than broader national trends.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime, bicycle theft, and burglary each doubling from the previous month. This sharp increase in property-related incidents—despite a general decline in other thefts by 71.4%—suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 47.1% of all crimes, remain 9% above the UK average, an anomaly in an area typically performing better than the national benchmark. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% compared to June, a drop that aligns with the UK-wide trend of 85% below the national average for this category. These contrasting movements highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics. For residents, the 100% rise in burglary—a category 11% above the UK average—presents a specific concern, particularly in the context of increased outdoor events and festival-related activity during the summer.

Baglan's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime dynamics during the summer period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area's built-up character and population density. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Baglan in a safer bracket compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 12,497, this means residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, though localised factors such as summer festivals and increased foot traffic may influence daily patterns. The stability in crime rates contrasts with seasonal expectations, where typically higher activity during summer might lead to more incidents, but this data shows no such trend in Baglan.