Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 41 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan recorded substantially more crime than Pontardawe in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 41, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Pontardawe has more 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 41 vs 109 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Pontardawe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Other theft while Pontardawe had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 109).