Gorseinon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gorseinon’s crime rate for February 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This position reflects a combination of local factors and broader seasonal patterns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.4% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.6%) and criminal damage and arson (15.1%). While violence rates in Gorseinon (1.9 per 1,000) were 24% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates significantly outpaced national figures. The winter month context—characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to these patterns, with indoor spaces and community hubs potentially amplifying anti-social incidents. Conversely, lower vehicle crime (55% below UK average) may align with seasonal trends of reduced car usage and shorter daylight hours, which can deter certain types of property crime. These findings suggest that Gorseinon’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, shapes crime dynamics distinct from broader UK trends.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 66.7% (from 6 to 10 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 62.5% (from 8 to 13). These increases may reflect seasonal pressures, such as end-of-month retail activity or heightened tensions in community spaces during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour, which was 43% above the UK average, remained the second most common crime type, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing public order. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 25%, with 3 incidents reported compared to 4 in January, potentially linked to reduced vehicle movement during winter. Other theft also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase—though this category remains significantly below the UK average (82% lower). These fluctuations underscore the importance of context-specific factors, such as local retail rhythms and seasonal mobility patterns, in shaping crime trends. Residents may find the sharp rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests targeted opportunities in high-traffic retail areas.

February’s crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.5% increase from January’s 4.8 per 1,000, though the area still maintains a safer profile than the UK average. On a daily basis, Gorseinon experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in February, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 86 incidents within the community’s rhythm. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the area’s crime burden is distributed across a relatively large population base. When compared to the UK’s broader context, Gorseinon’s performance in certain categories—such as vehicle crime (55% below UK average) and theft from the person (41% below)—demonstrates effective local measures or environmental factors that mitigate specific risks. However, the 43% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights persistent challenges that may require tailored community engagement strategies. These figures collectively illustrate that while Gorseinon is not immune to national crime trends, its built-up nature and population density create a unique crime profile that warrants targeted analysis.