Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
112
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 112 incidents in April 2026.
Baglan recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 6, a 18.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Newport has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 6 vs 112 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Newport 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 Newport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 112).