Gowerton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This positions the built-up area within Swansea as one of the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a complex picture of crime types and local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all incidents, with 22 reported cases, a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 that is 8% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interpersonal conflicts can arise. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 29.1% of total crimes, with 16 incidents recorded—a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 that is 102% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This stark disparity suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly in high-density areas. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically seen in summer months. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and personal theft indicates vulnerabilities that local authorities should address. While property crimes (13 total) were relatively low compared to violent crimes, the breakdown shows a balanced mix between property and violent offences, with property crimes accounting for 23.6% of the total. This balance may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use district, where both residential and commercial activities intersect. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates: while Gowerton's overall profile is below the UK average, specific categories require focused attention to maintain this trend.

January 2024 saw a 77.8% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 9 to 16 incidents—a sharp jump that may partly explain the overall rate's rise. Theft from the person also surged by 100%, with two reported cases, a category that is 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This suggests a notable spike in personal crime, possibly linked to post-holiday patterns or targeted incidents in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 55.6%, from 9 to 4, a decline that contrasts with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This category's drop may reflect reduced foot traffic during January's shorter days or targeted local interventions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and shoplifting remained significantly below the UK average, with vehicle crime at 80% below and shoplifting at 82% below, indicating areas where local measures may be effectively deterring specific offences.

Gowerton's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national figures. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high in isolation but must be contextualised against the area's population of 7,927. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents—a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents when scaled to the population. This contrast with the UK average highlights Gowerton's position as a safer built-up area within Swansea, though the month-on-month rise suggests ongoing vigilance is required, particularly in addressing the sharp increases in specific crime categories.