Gorseinon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Gorseinon's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents—a figure that underscores the area's unique challenges in maintaining public safety. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, Gorseinon remained 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a position that reflects the area's relatively lower incidence of property crimes compared to other regions. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast in the types of offences driving the local landscape: while violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences, accounted for the largest share, public order offences stood out as 90% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area's urban character within Swansea, where high foot traffic, community events, and proximity to retail hubs could contribute to such patterns. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely played a role in the higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour, as well as the surge in drugs-related incidents. However, the relatively low rate of property crimes, such as shoplifting (which dropped by 22.2%) and other thefts, suggests that local efforts in retail security or community engagement may be yielding positive results. The interplay between these factors paints a nuanced picture of Gorseinon's crime dynamics, where targeted interventions in violent and public order offences could help sustain the area's current position relative to the UK average.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, rising from zero to five incidents—a significant jump that could reflect changing patterns in illicit activity or heightened policing focus. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 75%, with reports rising from eight to 14, suggesting potential links to the season's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 22.2%, with incidents falling from nine to seven, possibly indicating improved retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Public order offences stood out as 90% above the UK average, with 17 incidents reported in Gorseinon compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area's unique challenges in managing public spaces, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community events. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes—underscores the need for targeted interventions in addressing personal safety concerns.

Gorseinon's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 44.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average, which remains at 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three reported crimes per day in May, a figure that, while local to Gorseinon, reflects the pace of incidents in a built-up area within Swansea. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the need for continued monitoring. The population context further underscores that Gorseinon's crime dynamics are shaped by its urban density and proximity to Swansea's broader socio-economic patterns. While the rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests potential shifts in local factors, such as seasonal activity or community engagement, warranting closer attention to emerging trends.