Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA18 · Carmarthenshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Betws has less crime — 2 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Baglan recorded substantially more crime than Betws in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 2, a 54.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (46) and Shoplifting (14), while Betws has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Betws recorded fewer crimes than Baglan — 2 vs 109 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Betws is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Betws had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Betws recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 109).