Margam and Tai-bach vs Llansteffan

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Margam and Tai-bach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Llansteffan Dyfed-Powys Police

      Margam and Tai-bach vs Llansteffan Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Margam and Tai-bach
      South Wales Police
      493 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.4% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Llansteffan
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      38 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Margam and Tai-bach
      B Llansteffan
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      493
      38
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      775
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.4%
      ↓51.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Margam and Tai-bach
      B Llansteffan
      Violent Crime
      171 ↓44%
      20 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓34%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓31%
      3 ↓57%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓28%
      2
      Burglary
      8 ↓73%
      2 ↓71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓28%
      3 ↓57%
      Drugs
      9 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      58 ↓23%
      1 ↓91%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Other Crime
      19 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llansteffan is the safer choice — scoring 96/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Margam and Tai-bach safer than Llansteffan?

      Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Llansteffan has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 38 crimes. Llansteffan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Margam and Tai-bach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llansteffan shows -51.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Margam and Tai-bach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Llansteffan, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Margam and Tai-bach recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llansteffan recorded 6. 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 Margam and Tai-bach vs Llansteffan?

      Violent crime in Margam and Tai-bach totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Llansteffan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Margam and Tai-bach recorded 775 crimes (now 493, a change of -36.4%). Llansteffan recorded 79 crimes previously (now 38, -51.9%).

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

      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. Margam and Tai-bach has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Llansteffan has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Margam and Tai-bach and Llansteffan?

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

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Margam and Tai-bach and Llansteffan. 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.