Margam and Tai-bach vs Trallwng

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Margam and Tai-bach South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Trallwng South Wales Police

      Margam and Tai-bach vs Trallwng Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Margam and Tai-bach
      South Wales Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Trallwng
      South Wales Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Margam and Tai-bach
      B Trallwng
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      723
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      769
      337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Margam and Tai-bach
      B Trallwng
      Violent Crime
      254 ↓17%
      99 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑15%
      42 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑12%
      16 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      17 ↓45%
      8 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑47%
      25 ↓26%
      Drugs
      20 ↑150%
      13 ↑18%
      Public Order
      77 ↑5%
      33 ↓6%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓9%
      14 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓85%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Trallwng is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Margam and Tai-bach safer than Trallwng?

      Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 723 crimes in the last 12 months. Trallwng has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 284 crimes. Trallwng scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Margam and Tai-bach shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Trallwng shows -15.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Margam and Tai-bach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (254 incidents). In Trallwng, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Margam and Tai-bach recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Trallwng recorded 42. 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 Trallwng?

      Violent crime in Margam and Tai-bach totalled 254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Trallwng. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Margam and Tai-bach recorded 769 crimes (now 723, a change of -6%). Trallwng recorded 337 crimes previously (now 284, -15.7%).

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

      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 26.1% and Trallwng has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Margam and Tai-bach falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Trallwng 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 Margam and Tai-bach and Trallwng?

      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 Trallwng on a crime map?

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