Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cefn Sidan has less crime — 52 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan recorded notably higher crime than Cefn Sidan in February 2026 — 109 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Other theft (12), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 52 vs 109 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Cefn Sidan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 109).