Pontardawe Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Pontardawe's June 2024 crime profile, accounting for 66.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone recorded 20 incidents at a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 27% above the UK average for this category. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 36.6% reduction compared to the UK's 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national average. While property crimes accounted for only 20% of the total, the balance between violent and property crime shifted significantly compared to previous months. June's extended daylight hours and the onset of summer may have influenced local activity patterns. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour saw marked declines, with public order incidents falling by 75% compared to May. This reduction may reflect changes in community engagement or policing strategies during the summer months. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective local initiatives or demographic factors contributing to reduced criminal activity, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific causes.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in other theft, theft from the person, and burglary compared to May, with each category rising from zero to two incidents. This spike in property-related crimes contrasts sharply with the 75% decline in public order offences, which fell from eight to two incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, but their rate decreased by 13% compared to May, though they still exceeded the UK average by 27%. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 60%, though this category remains significantly below the UK average (71% lower). The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on property crimes, which now constitute 27% of total incidents compared to 33% in May. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly notable, as this category rose from zero to one incident. Public order offences, which include disorderly conduct and noise complaints, saw the largest absolute decline, suggesting possible changes in local events or community behaviour during the summer. The data shows a clear divergence between violent crime trends and other categories, with property crimes emerging as a new area of concern.

Pontardawe's June 2024 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This reduction translates to one reported crime for roughly every 192 residents over the course of the month, a figure significantly lower than the UK's average monthly exposure. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate consistent with the area's historically low crime profile. The population context is particularly relevant: with 5,760 residents, the 30 reported crimes in June represent a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres. The 36.6% gap between Pontardawe's rate and the UK average underscores the area's relative safety, though this must be balanced against the 27% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences. The month-on-month decline suggests potential improvements in policing or community engagement. Residents should note that while overall crime has decreased, specific categories like burglary have seen sharp increases, indicating the need for targeted awareness. The combination of low overall rates and high variability in specific crime types paints a nuanced picture of the area's security landscape.