Gorseinon Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In a population of 14,479 residents, Gorseinon recorded 76 crimes in November 2025 — a rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people, 27.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a built-up area within Swansea. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.7% of all reported incidents (34 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.7%, 18 cases) and public order offences (9.2%, 7 cases). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of November, a month marked by darker evenings, the peak of Black Friday retail activity, and the annual Bonfire Night celebrations, which may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces and increased retail-related crime. The relatively low property crime rate (12 cases, 15.8% of total) contrasts sharply with the UK average for property crimes, suggesting a possible emphasis on personal safety and community cohesion in this area. Violent crime remains the dominant concern, a trend consistent with Gorseinon’s position as a densely populated urban area within Swansea, where social interactions in public spaces may be more frequent and complex.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour doubling from 9 to 18 cases (a 100% increase), driven partly by the extended public holidays and increased foot traffic during Black Friday sales. Shoplifting also doubled, rising from 2 to 4 cases, a trend potentially linked to the surge in retail activity and the challenges of monitoring crowded high streets. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 86.7% (15 to 2 cases), possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings or improved community engagement in preventing vandalism. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, were 7% below the UK average (2.4 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), indicating a relatively safer environment for this specific category compared to the national context. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 13% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000 vs 1.1 per 1,000), a disparity that may be attributed to Gorseinon’s built-up character and the concentration of social interactions in limited public spaces. The rise in possession of weapons (1 case, a 100% increase from 0) adds a new layer of concern, though the small sample size means this should be interpreted cautiously. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between local conditions and seasonal factors, with November’s unique calendar events shaping the crime profile in ways that may require tailored policing strategies.

The crime rate in Gorseinon rose by 7.1% from 4.9 per 1,000 in October to 5.3 per 1,000 in November, reflecting a modest but measurable uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 3 crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the frequency of criminal activity in their immediate environment. When scaled to the population of 14,479, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 191 residents illustrates the relative rarity of incidents compared to the UK average, despite the local increase. This contrast becomes more pronounced when considering the breakdown of specific crime types: for instance, shoplifting in Gorseinon was 52% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting that retail environments in the area may be more effectively managed or monitored. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 13% above the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the area’s compact urban layout and the concentration of social interactions in public spaces. These comparative metrics offer a nuanced perspective on Gorseinon’s crime profile, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement in relation to the broader UK context. The localised nature of certain trends — such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour — underscores the importance of considering demographic and geographic factors when interpreting crime statistics, rather than relying solely on aggregate national figures.