Gabalfa vs Margam and Tai-bach

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Gabalfa South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Margam and Tai-bach South Wales Police

      Gabalfa vs Margam and Tai-bach Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Gabalfa
      South Wales Police
      850 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      42.9% 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 Gabalfa
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      850
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gabalfa
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓16%
      254 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓4%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑52%
      48 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑31%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      23 ↓43%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑37%
      66 ↑47%
      Drugs
      30 ↑67%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      48 ↓16%
      77 ↑5%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      208 ↑28%
      95 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↓85%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓6%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑1400%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Margam and Tai-bach is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gabalfa safer than Margam and Tai-bach?

      Gabalfa has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 850 crimes in the last 12 months. Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Margam and Tai-bach scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gabalfa shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Gabalfa and Margam and Tai-bach?

      In Gabalfa, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (208 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 Gabalfa and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Gabalfa recorded 47 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 Gabalfa vs Margam and Tai-bach?

      Violent crime in Gabalfa totalled 173 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 Gabalfa and Margam and Tai-bach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gabalfa recorded 772 crimes (now 850, a change of +10.1%). Margam and Tai-bach recorded 769 crimes previously (now 723, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gabalfa 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. Gabalfa has a resolution rate of 42.9% 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 Gabalfa and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Gabalfa 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 Gabalfa 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 Gabalfa or Margam and Tai-bach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gabalfa 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.