Gowerton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton, a built-up area within Swansea, recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 4% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low for an urban environment, highlights a mixed picture of crime trends shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.8% of all incidents, with 21 cases reported. This category, though slightly above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), contrasts with the sharp rise in possession of weapons, which surged to two incidents—a rate 400% above the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and the early stages of Black Friday shopping, may have influenced patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour, which saw a 43.8% decline from the previous month. However, the increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from three to six incidents, suggests that the timing of community events could have inadvertently contributed to such offences. Anti-social behaviour, while down by 36.4% to seven incidents, remained a concern, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, reflects the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts. The relatively low rate of burglary and vehicle crime—both 71% and 80% below the UK average, respectively—may indicate the effectiveness of targeted interventions in high-risk areas, though further analysis is needed to confirm this hypothesis. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding the evolving nature of crime in Gowerton.

November 2023 saw a stark 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one to two incidents—a figure that far exceeds the UK average by 400%. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local tensions or unmet policing needs. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 43.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 16 to 9, a decline consistent with the quieter evenings typical of late autumn. The category of criminal damage and arson also rose by 100%, from three to six incidents, a jump that may reflect the timing of Bonfire Night, which falls in November and could have inadvertently encouraged pyrotechnic-related incidents. In contrast, other theft offences decreased by 60%, from five to two, suggesting a possible seasonal lull in retail-focused crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 36.8% of all crimes, though they were 4% above the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the complexity of local crime trends, with no single factor dominating the month’s statistics.

Gowerton’s November 2023 crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 24% decrease from the previous month’s 9.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in built-up areas during late autumn, where reduced foot traffic and darker evenings may temper certain types of activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 139 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the area’s population of 7,927, underscores that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. The reduction in crime, particularly in categories such as public order and anti-social behaviour, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition from autumn to winter, which typically sees a decrease in social gatherings and events that could contribute to such incidents. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means local trends must be interpreted within the specific context of Gowerton’s built-up environment.