Gorseinon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gorseinon's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This position as a relatively safer locale is underscored by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (31.7% of total crimes), followed by drugs (24.1%) and public order issues (16.5%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower overall rate compared to busier periods. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crime, potentially linked to the area's built-up character within Swansea, where community density could influence such incidents. Drug-related crimes, while not the most frequent category, are strikingly high at 1.3 per 1,000, a rate 420% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as proximity to drug trafficking routes or unmet public health needs. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average (105% above), could be tied to the area's role as a commuter hub or the presence of retail spaces that attract transient populations. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (73% below UK average) and criminal damage (38% below) suggest that infrastructure or policing strategies may be effective in these areas. This nuanced profile indicates that while Gorseinon is safer than the UK overall, targeted efforts are needed to address drug-related crime and interpersonal violence, which remain significant local concerns.

February 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related crimes increased by 533.3%, jumping from 3 to 19 incidents—a shift that dwarfs other changes and suggests a potential localised spike in drug activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 250% increase from 2 to 7 reports, indicating heightened community tensions or disruptions. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident, possibly reflecting seasonal patterns or reduced outdoor activity in winter. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 10.7%, a modest but meaningful decline that may align with the pre-spring lull in outdoor interactions. This mix of increases and decreases contrasts with the UK average, where drug-related crimes are 420% below the national rate. Such disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas like drug use, which now dominate the local crime profile. A resident might find the 533% jump in drug-related crimes particularly concerning, as it represents a stark departure from previous trends.

Gorseinon's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 29.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 17.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day during February—a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK counterpart for comparison. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents for the population of 14,479. This figure, though modest, reflects the area's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly when considering the UK's higher overall rate. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the month-on-month rise, Gorseinon's crime burden remains proportionally lower than the UK average, a distinction that may be influenced by the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Swansea with potential community-focused policing efforts.