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Burglary Rates in Margam and Tai-bach

Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Margam and Tai-bach recorded 16 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 40% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

16

2.04 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

707

90.2 per 1,000 residents

40% below the UK average5% below the Wales regional average

How does Margam and Tai-bach rank?

Within Neath Port Talbot

7 of 34 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

34th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
1
2
3
1
1
1
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
261
37%
Other Crime
217
31%
Shoplifting
89
13%
Anti-social Behaviour
75
11%
Vehicle Crime
27
4%
Drug Offences
17
2%
Burglary
16
2%
Robbery
3
0%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Margam and Tai-bach

Source: Census 2021 · 3,424 households

Detached 22%Semi-detached 50%Terraced 22%Flats 6%

The most common property type in Margam and Tai-bach is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Margam and Tai-bach homeowners

Most homes in Margam and Tai-bach are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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