Gorseinon Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gorseinon's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 36% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This continued a trend of relatively low crime levels, though the distribution of offence types revealed a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all crimes, with 24 incidents recorded—significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, reached 19 cases, 10% above the UK average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community disorder. Public order offences, at 8 cases, were 6% below the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with other similar urban areas during spring. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to longer daylight hours—may partly explain the relative stability in violent crime, as outdoor activity often correlates with reduced opportunities for more serious offences. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft and shoplifting, both of which saw 100% increases from March, highlights vulnerabilities in specific areas. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, could indicate shifts in criminal behaviour linked to increased foot traffic in local retail hubs or changes in enforcement patterns. The area's overall safety profile, while commendable, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk sectors such as retail and transport, where property crime rates remain consistently below national averages but show signs of volatility.

April 2023 saw a dramatic reversal in bicycle theft, with a 100% increase from one to two incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may partly reflect increased cycling activity as spring weather improves. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 22.6%, dropping from 31 to 24 cases, marking the most significant month-on-month decline in this category. The area's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents was 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent disparity in violent crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 10% above the UK average, with 19 incidents recorded. This contrast highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, with property-related offences (including shoplifting and other theft) collectively accounting for 27.5% of all crimes—well below the UK's typical property crime share. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a shift in criminal activity despite the overall low crime rate.

Gorseinon's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% decrease from the previous month's 5.0 per 1,000. This continues a pattern of relative stability compared to the UK average, which stood at 7.5 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 210 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size, though no direct UK comparison figure is available for daily crime rates. The population context reinforces the area's consistently lower crime profile, with 14,479 residents experiencing fewer incidents than the national average despite the absence of major demographic shifts or large-scale interventions. The decline from March, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where increased daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.