Gowerton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime profile in July 2023 presented a picture of relative safety compared to the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—36.1% below the national average of 8.3 per 1,000. This marked improvement was most evident in the significant drop of violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.1% of all incidents (16 cases) and were 28% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributed to this pattern, as increased community engagement and outdoor activities may have acted as deterrents to violent crime. Public order offences, however, stood out as an exception, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000—45% above the UK average—possibly reflecting the challenges of managing crowds in a built-up area during peak tourist season. Anti-social behaviour, which had been a significant concern in previous months, saw a 60% decrease, dropping to six incidents. This decline may be attributed to local initiatives or the natural ebb of seasonal factors. The breakdown of crime types revealed a shift in focus from property crimes to violent incidents, with property crimes making up only 23.8% of the total, compared to 38.1% for violent crimes. This shift could be influenced by the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Swansea, where urban density might create conditions more conducive to interpersonal conflicts than property-related crimes. The overall low crime rate, combined with the specific patterns observed, suggests a community with a unique set of challenges and successes in maintaining public safety, particularly during the summer months.

July 2023 saw a marked reduction in violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 38.5% from 26 to 16 incidents. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the built-up area, where anti-social behaviour also fell by 60% to six reported cases. The shift in crime mix is notable: property crimes, which accounted for 23.8% of total incidents in June, now represent only 23.8% of the 42 crimes recorded in July, reflecting a relative increase in violent crime compared to property crime. However, certain categories deviated from UK averages: public order offences in Gowerton were 45% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, while vehicle crime was 79% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting incidents from zero to one case in July particularly noteworthy. The data also reveals a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, a stark contrast to the 60% decrease in anti-social behaviour, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity that warrant further contextual analysis.

Gowerton's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 34.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area, though it remains a localised metric without UK-wide comparative daily figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a rate that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a community of 7,927 residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 189 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Gowerton compared to the UK average, though it also invites scrutiny of the specific types of incidents that occur. The contrast between local and national figures is most pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences, where Gowerton's rate is 28% below the UK average, suggesting a community with distinct dynamics that may influence crime patterns differently than larger urban centres.