Gowerton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained period of low crime activity, though the distribution of offences reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all crimes, followed by public order (33.3%) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related activity—likely influenced these trends. While the overall rate remains well below national averages, the sharp increase in public order offences (up 133.3% from November) suggests challenges in managing community tensions during the festive period. The area's relatively low rates of property crime, with burglary and shoplifting each rising from zero to one or two incidents, may be attributed to increased police presence or community initiatives. However, the absence of comprehensive data on such measures means these factors remain speculative. The contrast between Gowerton's low crime levels and the UK average underscores its unique profile as a built-up area within Swansea, where urban infrastructure and local policing may contribute to sustained safety. As December's dark evenings and holiday-related disruptions wane, the coming months will provide further insight into whether these trends persist or shift.

December 2025 saw a significant 133.3% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This jump, combined with a 100% rise in both burglary and shoplifting, highlights a shift in the crime profile. Despite these increases, the overall rate of violence and sexual offences dropped by 50%, from 16 to 8 incidents, marking a notable decline. The area's public order rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 105% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour (68% below UK average) and shoplifting (47% below UK average). For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day provides a tangible reference for assessing local safety. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with December's festive season and dark evenings likely contributing to the surge in public order offences.

Gowerton's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 24.9% decrease from the previous month's 3.5 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend toward lower crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 377 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 7,927. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur for local residents. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. For instance, public order offences rose sharply, yet other categories like burglary and shoplifting saw increases from zero to one or two incidents respectively. These shifts indicate that while the broader trend is positive, certain aspects of the local crime profile warrant closer attention.