Gorseinon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Gorseinon, a built-up area within Swansea, recorded 73 crimes across its population of 14,479 residents. This equates to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people, placing the area 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 30.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16 cases, 21.9%) and public order offences (11 cases, 15.1%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as November brought darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping activity, which may have contributed to increased reports of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Gorseinon were 42% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively safer environment for this category compared to the national picture. However, public order offences were 51% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s local dynamics, such as community events or high foot traffic in specific zones. The overall crime rate reflects a combination of factors, including the area’s urban character and the seasonal context of November, which may have amplified certain types of incidents while mitigating others.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in Gorseinon’s crime profile, with increases in certain categories and declines in others. Other theft rose sharply by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), vehicle crime doubled (from 1 to 2 cases), and other crime increased by 100% (from 0 to 2 cases). These jumps may be attributed to the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could have led to more opportunities for theft or vehicle-related crimes. Conversely, burglary fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 cases), due to increased community awareness or seasonal deterrence factors. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant concern, decreased slightly by 5.9% (from 17 to 16 cases), which could indicate effective local interventions or the natural fluctuation of such incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category, but they were 42% below the UK average, highlighting a marked contrast with national trends. Meanwhile, public order offences were 51% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s unique social environment or the impact of events like Bonfire Night. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address rising theft and vehicle crime while maintaining efforts to sustain the lower rates of more severe offences.

Gorseinon’s crime rate in November 2023 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This monthly rise, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in criminal activity over the past two months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while low, may still be of concern to local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Gorseinon in a relatively safer position compared to the UK average. However, this figure must be contextualised within the area’s population size: with 14,479 residents, even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have a noticeable impact on local communities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Gorseinon’s crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the specific patterns—such as the high incidence of public order offences—suggest that localised factors are at play. These could include the area’s urban density, the presence of community events, or the influence of seasonal transitions. While the overall rate remains low, the increase from the previous month and the variations in specific crime categories indicate that ongoing monitoring and community engagement remain important for maintaining safety.