South Wales Police

Is Margam and Tai-bach Safe?

Crime statistics for Margam and Tai-bach. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 723 crimes
23 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

723 Crimes (last 12 months)
26.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 723 total crimes recorded in Margam and Tai-bach

Violent Crime
254 35.1%
Shoplifting
95 13.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
83 11.5%
Public Order
77 10.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
66 9.1%
Other Theft
48 6.6%
Vehicle Crime
29 4%
Other Crime
24 3.3%
Drugs
20 2.8%
Burglary
17 2.4%
Robbery
3 0.4%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.4%
Theft from Person
3 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Margam and Tai-bach — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Margam and Tai-bach

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Margam and Tai-bach by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margam and Tai-bach safe?

Margam and Tai-bach has a CrimeRadar safety score of 23/100, rated High Crime. A total of 723 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Margam and Tai-bach are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Margam and Tai-bach in the last 12 months?

723 crimes were recorded in Margam and Tai-bach in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous 12-month period (769 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 254 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Margam and Tai-bach?

The most common crime in Margam and Tai-bach is Violent Crime, with 254 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Margam and Tai-bach increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Margam and Tai-bach is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 6% — from 769 crimes in the previous 12 months to 723 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Margam and Tai-bach?

Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Margam and Tai-bach compare to the South Wales Police average?

Margam and Tai-bach has a safety score of 23/100, while the South Wales Police force area average is 42/100. Margam and Tai-bach is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Margam and Tai-bach?

26.1% of crimes recorded in Margam and Tai-bach resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by South Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Margam and Tai-bach?

254 violent crimes were recorded in Margam and Tai-bach in the last 12 months — representing 35.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 83 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Margam and Tai-bach last updated?

The crime data for Margam and Tai-bach was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Margam and Tai-bach with other areas?

You can compare Margam and Tai-bach with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.