Gorseinon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Gorseinon, 4.8 crimes were reported in October 2023 — a rate 40% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes per day, or one crime for every 207 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.3%) and criminal damage and arson (15.7%). These figures reflect a generally lower crime environment compared to the UK as a whole. October’s darker evenings and Halloween activities may have contributed to increased reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. The area’s built-up character within Swansea likely shapes its crime profile, with proximity to urban amenities potentially driving some incidents. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime or vehicle theft suggests a relatively stable environment. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average — 44% below for violence and sexual offences — may indicate effective local policing or community initiatives. Residents should remain vigilant during darker evenings, as this is a common time for anti-social behaviour and property crimes to escalate.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 200% compared to the previous month (from 1 to 3 incidents), and criminal damage and arson rising by 37.5% (from 8 to 11). These increases, though relatively small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween activities or the impact of darker evenings on visibility. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 21.4% (from 28 to 22), potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in public spaces during October. The category of criminal damage and arson — at 0.8 per 1,000 — is 27% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised concern. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained 14% below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting effective retail security measures. The overall balance between property and violent crime in Gorseinon appears more skewed towards violence than the UK average, where violent crimes account for 44% of total incidents. Residents may find the 200% rise in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a need for heightened vigilance around homes, particularly during periods of reduced visibility.

Gorseinon’s crime rate in October 2023 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This small but consistent decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Swansea, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the risk for residents in terms of routine exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 207 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a clearer picture of the scale of incidents relative to population size. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000 — a difference that underscores Gorseinon’s relatively safer environment. However, the localised spikes in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, demonstrate that specific challenges persist even in areas with overall lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is small (70 total), the distribution across categories highlights areas for targeted intervention. For example, the 27% above UK average rate for criminal damage and arson may indicate a need for enhanced community engagement or infrastructure improvements in vulnerable areas.