Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
112
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 8 vs 112 incidents in April 2026.
Baglan recorded substantially more crime than Betws in April 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 8, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Betws has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 8 vs 112 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Public order while Betws had more Drugs. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 112).