Bedlinog and Trelewis vs Margam and Tai-bach

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Bedlinog and Trelewis South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Margam and Tai-bach South Wales Police

      Bedlinog and Trelewis vs Margam and Tai-bach Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Bedlinog and Trelewis
      South Wales Police
      220 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Margam and Tai-bach
      South Wales Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedlinog and Trelewis
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      220
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      285
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.8%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedlinog and Trelewis
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓19%
      254 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↓36%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑0%
      48 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓22%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑0%
      66 ↑47%
      Drugs
      4 ↓50%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      18 ↓47%
      77 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      95 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↓85%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bedlinog and Trelewis is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedlinog and Trelewis safer than Margam and Tai-bach?

      Bedlinog and Trelewis has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 220 crimes in the last 12 months. Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Bedlinog and Trelewis scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedlinog and Trelewis vs Margam and Tai-bach?

      Bedlinog and Trelewis shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Margam and Tai-bach shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach?

      In Bedlinog and Trelewis, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Margam and Tai-bach, it is Violent Crime (254 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Bedlinog and Trelewis recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Margam and Tai-bach recorded 83. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bedlinog and Trelewis vs Margam and Tai-bach?

      Violent crime in Bedlinog and Trelewis totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 254 in Margam and Tai-bach. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedlinog and Trelewis recorded 285 crimes (now 220, a change of -22.8%). Margam and Tai-bach recorded 769 crimes previously (now 723, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bedlinog and Trelewis has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Margam and Tai-bach has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Bedlinog and Trelewis falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Margam and Tai-bach is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bedlinog and Trelewis or Margam and Tai-bach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedlinog and Trelewis and Margam and Tai-bach. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.