Gowerton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in November 2024 was the 100% increase in burglary, drugs, and possession of weapons, which rose from zero to one incident each. This spike contrasts sharply with the area’s overall low crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.3% below the UK average of 7.6. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 48.3% of all incidents, though this category remained 30% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: Bonfire Night on 5 November may have influenced public order issues, while Black Friday shopping could have driven retail-related crimes. However, property crimes saw a notable decline, with anti-social behaviour falling by 42.9% and criminal damage and arson dropping by 71.4% compared to October. This suggests that community-focused initiatives during the month may have had a measurable impact. The area’s low burglary rate—68% below the UK average—could reflect strong local policing or secure housing stock, though the sudden rise in burglaries warrants further observation. The overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent offences, which may be tied to Gowerton’s demographic profile as a residential area with limited nightlife, where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur in public spaces.

November 2024 saw three categories surge by 100% from October: burglary, drugs, and possession of weapons. This unexpected rise in these offences contrasts with a 30% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 20 to 14 incidents. The shift in crime mix highlights a move toward property-related issues, though property crimes overall remain low—just 4 incidents (13.8% of total crimes). Public order offences, however, rose 18% above the UK average, potentially linked to Bonfire Night events. Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 42.9%, indicating possible success in local community engagement efforts. The area’s burglary rate—0.1 per 1,000 residents—is 68% below the UK average, but the single incident in November raises questions about whether this reflects a temporary vulnerability or a broader trend. Residents may find the 100% increase in drugs-related offences particularly concerning, as this category was previously non-existent in the area’s crime statistics.

Gowerton’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.5% decrease from October’s 5.4, continuing a downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 273 residents, a figure that, while low, highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, a localised metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide figures but underscores the area’s relative safety. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-273 residents is significantly lower than the UK average, which would be roughly 1-in-132 residents. This disparity may reflect Gowerton’s compact, residential character with limited commercial zones, reducing opportunities for certain crimes. The 51.3% gap between Gowerton’s rate and the UK average remains stark, though the area’s violent crime rate—1.8 per 1,000—still falls below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the area is safer overall, targeted efforts may still be needed to address the unexpected rise in specific offence types.