Gorseinon Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gorseinon's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 43.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance places the area well below national benchmarks, reflecting a combination of local policing efforts and community factors that appear to suppress crime. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.8%) and other theft (7.6%). These figures suggest that personal safety remains a primary concern for residents, even as property-related crimes remain relatively low. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns: while tourism could increase the risk of burglary due to empty homes, the data shows a 60% decrease in criminal damage and arson, consistent with the holiday period. This contrast between expected and observed trends illustrates the complexity of seasonal crime dynamics. The area's built-up nature within Swansea likely contributes to the prominence of violent and anti-social crimes, as urban environments often see higher rates of interpersonal conflict. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, suggests that local measures—whether through community engagement or environmental design—may be effectively deterring such offences. The UK average comparison further underscores Gorseinon's relative safety, particularly in categories like public order and drugs, where the area's rates are 66% and 26% below national figures respectively. This performance, while not without its challenges, indicates that the area's crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic, social, and seasonal factors that continue to influence local crime trends.

August 2025 saw a 60% reduction in criminal damage and arson, with cases falling from 5 to 2. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month when many homes are unoccupied, potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. Similarly, public order offences dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3, suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the summer months. However, three categories experienced sharp increases: bicycle theft, burglary, and vehicle crime, each rising by 100% compared to July. These spikes, though statistically significant, remain low in absolute terms, with only one reported case each. Violent crimes in Gorseinon remained 30% below the UK average, with 2.0 per 1,000 residents, while public order offences were 66% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the area's relative success in managing certain crime types despite the upward trend in others.

Gorseinon's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly by 4.8% compared to the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a localised fluctuation that does not yet suggest a broader trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that remains relatively low in comparison to other UK built-up areas. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 219 residents provides context for residents: over the course of a month, the likelihood of a resident being directly affected by crime is comparatively low. This statistic, when considered alongside the area's demographic profile, suggests that Gorseinon's residents may perceive their local environment as safer than the national average, despite the slight upward movement in the monthly rate. The population of 14,479 further contextualises these figures, ensuring that the per capita rates remain meaningful for local understanding.