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Aberavon burglar jailed for latest string of offences
Police say 38-year-old Marcus Bevan targeted no fewer than four addresses in the Port Talbot area on February 11 this year.
Swansea Crown Court heard that Bevan was a serial burglar who had committed 114 offences including numerous house and commercial burglaries and a conviction for burgling and trashing a local rugby club.
His latest burglary spree on 11 February this year saw hundreds of pounds worth of clothes taken from a property on Tydraw Street in Port Talbot with further incidents in nearby Tudor Street that same morning.
Doorbell footage from the properties submitted to the court showed a hooded figure trying front doors in the area around 6.30am. All of the properties targeted by Bevan were found to have been occupied by people on their own.
Bevan’s distinctive fur-trimmed hood was identified by a Police officer familiar with Bevan after looking at nearby CCTV footage.
Following a guilty plea at Swansea Crown Court, Bevan was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Holding from South Wales Police said: “It is always disappointing to see when offenders continue to commit crimes, having undergone programmes designed to reduce their re-offending whilst in custody.
“During this latest spree of brazen offending, Marcus Bevan stole clothing from one address and house keys from another. He also tried the front doors of at least two other addresses, but was unable to gain access.
“Marcus Bevan is a prolific burglar who shows no sign of ever learning his lesson and changing his ways. He is rightly beginning a lengthy term in prison.”
(Lead image: South Wales Police)
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Aurora police arrest 5 Colombian nationals, accused in 'sophisticated' burglary ring
Police seized hundreds of allegedly stolen items and several firearms during the raid
Worst areas for burglaries in South Wales revealed but ‘shockingly low’ number result in a charge
South Wales Police has recorded more than 2,100 home burglaries in the last year alone, with just 10% resulting in a person being charged or summonsed, a new investigation has revealed.
Data obtained by Legal Expert via Freedom of Information Requests has found that 6,928 residential break-ins have been recorded by South Wales Police in the last three years
Of the 2,153 home invasions logged last year, just 209 (10%) resulted in a person being charged or summonsed.
While there will be cases that may still be under investigation, Legal Expert’s CICA (Criminal Injury Compensation Authority) specialist, Ellie Lamey says it is “shockingly low.”
“Being the victim of a burglary can be extremely invasive and traumatic not to mention those instances of aggravated burglary where weapons are involved.
“Moreover the shockingly low charge rate gives victims the impression that there is no support or justice following what can be in some cases, a life-altering event.”
In the vast majority of home invasions in 2024 (66%), South Wales Police concluded that the investigation was complete and that no suspect was identified.
While in 147 cases, police cited that a suspect was identified but that ‘evidential difficulties’ prevented further action.
South Wales Police also revealed the region’s home burglary hotspots in 2024.
Cardiff was revealed as the most targeted area for home invasions with 936 offences recorded last year.
A total of 307 residential break-ins were logged in Rhondda Cynon Taff and a further 299 in Swansea.
Vale of Glamorgan had 197 burglaries while Bridgend had 175 and Neath Port Talbot had 136.
Legal Expert’s CICA Specialist, Ms Lamey added: “Victims of burglaries can be left feeling abandoned and unsupported but it is important that they know there is help available for them.
“The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for example, is a government-backed organisation that can offer compensation to blameless victims of violent crimes throughout the UK. The pay-outs awarded depend on the severity but range from £1,000 to £500,000 and can be a vital resource for victims who need support to recover from an often traumatic event.”
In 2024, there were 177,687 home burglaries reported across England and Wales. That’s an average of 487 burglaries a day.
Ms Lamey said: “Throughout my legal career, I have worked with victims and families of burglaries and the impact can be long-lasting. Thankfully, I’ve been able to bring even a small comfort by securing them the compensation they deserve to help to start to rebuild their lives.”
(Lead image: South Wales Police)
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