Baglan Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Baglan’s crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 places it 27% below the UK average of 7.4, reflecting a safer profile compared to the national picture. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its industrial heritage and proximity to Neath Port Talbot’s urban core, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.8% of all reported crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average where such offences make up 15% of the total. This overrepresentation of violent crime may be linked to the area’s transient population and seasonal patterns, as September coincides with the start of the academic year, drawing students and workers to the region. The second most common crime category, burglary (14.9% of total), is 186% above the UK average, suggesting a unique vulnerability in residential or commercial properties. This could be attributed to the built-up nature of Baglan, where industrial and retail zones may offer opportunities for opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (11.9% of total) is 49% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused policing efforts. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school routines and the influx of students—may also contribute to the higher proportion of violent crime. Overall, Baglan’s crime profile illustrates a combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms, with the area’s lower-than-average rates in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage suggesting effective community engagement strategies.

September 2025 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a stark contrast to the 15% UK average for this category. This surge may reflect heightened activity around university freshers’ week, though no definitive causal link can be established. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 73.3%, dropping from 15 to 4 incidents—a significant reduction that could be attributed to the start of the academic year, with fewer unoccupied premises or increased community vigilance. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 70.4%, from 27 to 8 incidents, a drop that may align with the return of students and workers to structured routines. Burglary remained 186% above the UK average, despite a 15% decrease in property crimes overall, highlighting the area’s persistent vulnerability in this category. For residents, the 27% gap between Baglan’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, though the elevated burglary rate remains a concern requiring targeted interventions.

Baglan’s crime rate in September 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 28% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4, a decline consistent with the seasonal transition from summer to autumn. This reduction aligns with the area’s lower-than-average exposure to crime, with one reported incident occurring for every 187 residents over the month—a figure significantly better than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 12,497 residents. When scaled to population size, Baglan’s crime rate highlights its position as a relatively safe urban environment, though the 186% above-average burglary rate indicates specific vulnerabilities. The 27% gap between Baglan’s rate and the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community policing, economic conditions, or land use—play a critical role in shaping the area’s crime profile. For residents, the 28% monthly decline reinforces the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to address crime, though the persistent disparity in burglary rates underscores the need for focused strategies in this category.