Gorseinon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Gorseinon's crime rate remain at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance aligns with broader trends in Swansea's built-up areas, where community-focused policing and local initiatives have historically contributed to lower-than-average crime rates. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and other theft (8.8%). These figures suggest a persistent challenge with interpersonal crime, though the area continues to outperform the UK average for violent crime by 16%. The seasonal context of April—characterised by Easter holidays and milder spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially impacting both public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. Property crime, however, remains relatively low, with shoplifting and vehicle crime contributing just 5% of total offences. This contrasts with national data, where shoplifting rates are typically higher, indicating a possible local deterrent such as improved retail security or community engagement. The area's built-up nature within Swansea, combined with its proximity to urban amenities, likely plays a role in shaping these crime dynamics, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific correlations.

April 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Gorseinon's crime profile, with shoplifting and vehicle crime each surging by 300% compared to March. This jump—from one to four incidents in both categories—reflects a potential spike in opportunistic theft during the Easter period, when foot traffic in retail areas may have increased. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 100% (from zero to two incidents), suggesting either targeted activity or improved reporting. These increases contrast sharply with an 84.6% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 13 to 2 cases. This decline aligns with broader UK trends, where drug crime has shown a consistent downward trajectory in recent years, though local factors such as policing efforts or community programmes may have reinforced this trend. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 8.6% (from 35 to 32 cases), remaining 16% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 17% compared to the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 incidents reported. The most striking disparity remains in shoplifting, where Gorseinon's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 55% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. For residents, the 300% increase in shoplifting is a key data point, underscoring the need for vigilance during peak retail periods.

Gorseinon's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000, matching the previous month's figure and reflecting a consistent performance over recent months. This stability contrasts with national trends, where the UK average crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 highlights Gorseinon's continued position as a safer area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 181 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. With a population of 14,479, Gorseinon's crime statistics suggest that the majority of residents experience no criminal incidents, but the 300% surge in shoplifting and vehicle crime indicates localized vulnerabilities. The area's built-up nature within Swansea may influence these patterns, as higher population density can both increase opportunities for crime and enable more effective policing. While the overall rate remains low, the dramatic increases in specific categories underscore the need for targeted interventions in retail and vehicle-related crime prevention.