Gowerton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking contrast to national trends, with violent crime plummeting to its lowest level in months. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap that reflects both local policing efforts and broader demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents, though this category remains 22% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and early winter darkness—may have influenced patterns, though the sharp decline in violent crime defies typical seasonal expectations. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 43% below the UK average, suggesting community cohesion or effective local interventions. Property crimes were virtually nonexistent, with only one recorded incident, a stark departure from the national average. This anomaly may be attributed to Gowerton's built-up urban character within Swansea, where higher population density and police presence could deter property-related offences. The data suggests a combination of seasonal activity and long-term crime prevention strategies. As November wanes, the persistent low levels of property crime and the steep drop in violence highlight a positive trajectory for safety in this Swansea suburb.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 38.5% month-on-month decrease in violent and sexual offences, falling from 26 to 16 incidents. This drop, despite the season's usual spikes in public activity, contrasts sharply with the 50% increase in 'other crime'—a category that rose from 2 to 3 cases. The latter's sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention, as it is 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also fell by half, from 2 to 1 incident, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 but suggesting a possible link to reduced traffic during winter months. The breakdown of violent crime—now at 2.0 per 1,000—remains 22% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Gowerton's relatively stable community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, though still lower than the UK rate, saw a 25% reduction in November, potentially linked to the area's compact urban layout and increased police visibility. These shifts highlight the volatility of certain crime types while underscoring the resilience of others, offering residents a mixed but generally positive outlook on local safety.

Gowerton's November 2025 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 represents a 37.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.7, marking a significant improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, still translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 283 residents. This statistic provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. When scaled to population size, Gowerton's crime rate is 52.1% below the national average, a disparity that underscores the area's unique characteristics. As a built-up suburb within Swansea, Gowerton's lower crime rates may be influenced by its proximity to urban resources, higher police presence, or community-driven initiatives. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like violent crime and anti-social behaviour, where local rates are consistently below national benchmarks. These figures suggest that Gowerton's residents benefit from a crime environment that is both safer and more stable than the average UK resident, though the reasons for this divergence remain multifaceted and require further exploration.