Gowerton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This position as a safer-than-average locality contrasts with the national trend, reflecting the area’s unique characteristics as a built-up district within Swansea. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.5% of all incidents (17 cases), a category that itself is 16% below the UK average. This lower violent crime rate may be influenced by Gowerton’s residential nature, where community cohesion and local policing could contribute to reduced aggression and conflict. However, the area also faced notable challenges in property-related crimes: criminal damage and arson (7 cases) were 76% above the UK average, while vehicle crime (5 cases) surged by 100% compared to the previous month. These spikes could be tied to seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which often sees increased vandalism or unsecured vehicles in residential zones. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (39% below), declined by 44.4% from December, due to shorter days and reduced public activity. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday retail quietude, colder temperatures, and limited outdoor events—likely contributed to the subdued levels of shoplifting and public order offences, which were both significantly below national averages. Despite these variations, the overall stability in crime rates (unchanged from December) suggests a consistent local environment where crime prevention measures may be effectively maintaining safety levels.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences increased by 30.8% compared to December, rising from 13 to 17 incidents, marking the most common category in the area. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 100% (from 0 to 5), a sharp rise that may reflect increased traffic or unsecured vehicles during the post-holiday period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5), potentially linked to shorter daylight hours reducing public gatherings. The area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.9 per 1,000) are 76% above the national rate. These discrepancies highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to property destruction. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime is a critical data point, suggesting heightened vigilance is warranted in parking areas.

Gowerton’s crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in December 2024. This consistency suggests no significant seasonal spikes or dips in overall criminal activity during the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the low crime profile typical of built-up areas within Swansea. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 193 residents underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the UK average. This is particularly notable given the UK’s overall rate of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting Gowerton’s position as a safer-than-average locality. The stability in crime rates over the past month, coupled with the low daily frequency, suggests that local policing and community initiatives may be contributing to sustained safety levels, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.