Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
112
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SA8 · Neath Port Talbot
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pontardawe has less crime — 47 vs 112 incidents in April 2026.
Baglan recorded notably higher crime than Pontardawe in April 2026 — 112 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Pontardawe has more Other theft (7). 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, Pontardawe recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 47 vs 112 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe had more Other theft. Overall, Pontardawe recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 112).