Llwyn-y-pia vs Margam and Tai-bach

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Llwyn-y-pia South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Margam and Tai-bach South Wales Police

      Llwyn-y-pia vs Margam and Tai-bach Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Llwyn-y-pia
      South Wales Police
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      14.7% 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 Llwyn-y-pia
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      396
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      408
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llwyn-y-pia
      B Margam and Tai-bach
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑1%
      254 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓9%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑18%
      48 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      2 ↓82%
      17 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑0%
      66 ↑47%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      61 ↑45%
      77 ↑5%
      Robbery
      3
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓74%
      95 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓85%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llwyn-y-pia safer than Margam and Tai-bach?

      Llwyn-y-pia has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 396 crimes in the last 12 months. Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Llwyn-y-pia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llwyn-y-pia vs Margam and Tai-bach?

      Llwyn-y-pia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Margam and Tai-bach?

      In Llwyn-y-pia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Llwyn-y-pia recorded 59 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 Llwyn-y-pia vs Margam and Tai-bach?

      Violent crime in Llwyn-y-pia totalled 171 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Margam and Tai-bach in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llwyn-y-pia recorded 408 crimes (now 396, a change of -2.9%). Margam and Tai-bach recorded 769 crimes previously (now 723, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Llwyn-y-pia 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. Llwyn-y-pia has a resolution rate of 14.7% 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 Llwyn-y-pia and Margam and Tai-bach?

      Llwyn-y-pia 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 Llwyn-y-pia 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 Llwyn-y-pia or Margam and Tai-bach on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llwyn-y-pia 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.