Gowerton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a combination of local patterns and national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents places it 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42% of all crimes (21 incidents), a figure that may reflect the area's built-up nature and proximity to Swansea's urban centres. However, the most striking deviation from the UK average was the 113% surge in public order offences (10 incidents), which contrasts sharply with the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This category's prominence may partly explain the 20% share of total crimes, though it remains a challenge for local authorities. Other theft (12% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (12% of total) also diverged from national benchmarks, with the former 38% above the UK average and the latter 43% below. The seasonal context of June—a time when tourism begins to pick up in coastal areas—may have influenced these patterns, though the lack of significant tourism infrastructure in Gowerton suggests other factors at play. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) further highlight the area's distinct profile, with both categories 78% and 41% below the UK average respectively. These statistics illustrate a community where public order issues and personal violence dominate, yet property-related crimes remain relatively rare. This contrast may reflect the built-up nature of Gowerton, where social interactions are more frequent but property crime is less prevalent due to factors such as community cohesion or local policing strategies.

June saw a 100% increase in other thefts, rising from 3 to 6 incidents. This surge may partly explain the 12% share of total crimes attributed to this category, though it remains below the UK average for theft. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% month-on-month, dropping from 4 to 1, a decline that aligns with the 78% gap between Gowerton's rate and the UK average for this category. The most striking anomaly was public order offences, which rose 11.1% to 10 incidents—113% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This category's dominance (20% of total crimes) suggests a shift in the crime mix towards non-violent but disruptive incidents. Anti-social behaviour increased by 50%, reflecting a 43% deficit compared to the UK average. For residents, the 32.3% decrease in violent crimes (from 31 to 21) offers a tangible safety benefit, though the 42% share of violent crimes in the total remains a concern. These shifts highlight the importance of contextual factors, such as the start of summer and potential changes in community activity patterns.

Gowerton's crime rate in June 2024 (6.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 26.5% decrease from the previous month's 8.6 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing Gowerton 23.2% below the national benchmark. Daily crime statistics show 2 incidents reported per day on average, a figure that may appear high in isolation but reflects the area's relatively small population of 7,927. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's low overall crime profile. This metric suggests that while crime is present, it remains infrequent enough to avoid overwhelming local services or residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with a 26.5% month-on-month decline, the absolute number of incidents (50) remains modest when distributed across Gowerton's community. This context is critical for residents assessing personal risk, as the localised nature of crime in a built-up area within Swansea may differ from broader UK patterns.