Gorseinon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gorseinon's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 37.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marks a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the built-up area within Swansea. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.4% of total crimes, followed by public order (24.3%) and anti-social behaviour (13.5%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—introduces complex dynamics. While increased tourism could theoretically elevate burglary risks due to empty homes, the data shows no significant rise in property crimes. Instead, the area's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may temper typical seasonal spikes. Public order offences, however, are an exception, with rates 90% above the UK average, linked to the area's high street activity and summer social patterns. The relatively low shoplifting rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic compared to other urban centres. This interplay between seasonal trends and local characteristics creates a nuanced crime picture, where some categories align with broader patterns while others deviate significantly.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends for Gorseinon. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 31.4% compared to July, dropping from 35 to 24 incidents. This decline may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or seasonal changes in community activity. Conversely, public order offences surged by 125%, rising from 8 to 18 cases, a stark contrast to the overall downward trend. This increase aligns with the UK average for this category but is 90% above it, suggesting local factors such as high street congestion or summer social events may be contributing. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase—though this remains below the UK average. Robbery, which had not occurred in July, rose by 100% to 1 incident, highlighting the unpredictable nature of certain crime types. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, declining from 6 to 2 cases, due to increased community vigilance or seasonal shifts in vandalism patterns. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing analysis of local conditions, as some categories move in direct opposition to broader trends.

Gorseinon's crime rate in August 2024 (5.1 per 1,000) was marginally higher than the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend with a 1.4% increase. This minimal change suggests no significant shift in overall crime levels despite seasonal variations. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 14,479 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 196 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. This statistic places Gorseinon's crime profile in a broader context, illustrating how the area's relatively low crime rate translates to manageable risks for residents. The stability of the rate over consecutive months, combined with the low per-capita exposure, reinforces the area's status as a safer-than-average location within the UK. However, the sharp increase in public order offences and the emergence of drug-related crimes highlight specific vulnerabilities that require targeted attention, even as the overall crime picture remains stable.