Gorseinon Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a mixed picture for crime in Gorseinon, a built-up area within Swansea, with overall rates remaining well below the UK average but specific categories showing concerning increases. The area’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents was 54.5% lower than the UK average of 7.7, reflecting a long-standing trend of lower criminal activity. However, the data reveals a stark contrast between declining trends in some categories and sharp rises in others. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all reported crimes, remained significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a 47% gap. This may partly explain the relatively low overall rate, though the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and burglary raises questions about localized factors. These rises could be linked to seasonal changes, such as the return of students to local institutions, which may have altered patterns of activity and exposure. The drop in public order offences—down 72.2% from August—suggests a possible reduction in street-level interactions as the area transitions into the autumn. The low overall rate, combined with the specific spikes in certain categories, indicates that while Gorseinon remains a relatively safe place to live, targeted awareness and prevention measures may be needed in areas experiencing recent increases.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories: criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and burglary, all doubling from August levels. This uptick, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with significant declines in other areas, such as a 66.7% drop in shoplifting and a 72.2% decrease in public order offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising 40% of all crimes, and were 47% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The rise in burglary—jumping from zero to one incident—suggests potential vulnerabilities in residential security, particularly as the area transitions into colder weather. Residents should be mindful of unattended vehicles and outdoor spaces, with the 100% increase in vehicle crime indicating a possible shift in offender tactics. The sharp decline in public order offences may reflect reduced foot traffic as schools and universities begin their academic terms, though this trend requires further observation to confirm.

Gorseinon’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 32.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 54.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the low overall rate and the concentrated nature of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 290 residents, highlighting that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by criminal activity. This monthly exposure metric, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance during periods of heightened activity, such as the transition to shorter evenings and the return of students to local institutions. When compared to the previous month, the drop in crime appears consistent with broader seasonal patterns, though the specific rise in certain categories like criminal damage and arson suggests localized factors may be at play.