Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
112
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA16 · Carmarthenshire
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cefn Sidan has less crime — 58 vs 112 incidents in April 2026.
Baglan recorded notably higher crime than Cefn Sidan in April 2026 — 112 vs 58 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Cefn Sidan has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 58 vs 112 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Cefn Sidan 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 Cefn Sidan had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cefn Sidan recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 112).