Gowerton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Gowerton's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2026 places it 36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within Swansea exhibits a crime profile shaped by seasonal dynamics and local patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 13 incidents (38.2% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (7 cases) and anti-social behaviour (6 cases). The data suggests a shift in criminal activity typical of January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, property crimes accounted for only 35% of the total, indicating a relative focus on personal and public order offences compared to national trends. The lower-than-average rate may partly reflect Gowerton's urban character within a larger city, where community engagement and local policing efforts could contribute to sustained reductions. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson—88% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted property vulnerabilities. Seasonal factors, such as the transition from festive periods to colder weather, may also influence patterns of anti-social behaviour, though the exact relationship requires further analysis. Overall, Gowerton's performance illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national crime trends.

January 2026 saw stark shifts in Gowerton's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (2 to 6 incidents) compared to December. This jump, while significant, remains 14% below the UK average for the category. Conversely, public order offences fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), aligning with the 29% UK-wide deficit observed in the data. The category of criminal damage and arson, which was 88% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, highlights a specific vulnerability in the area. Bicycle theft and other theft both doubled from zero to one incident, a 100% increase that pushes these categories to 100% and 78% above UK averages respectively. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased bicycle usage during winter or targeted thefts in specific high-traffic zones. While violent crime remained the most common category, the balance between property and violent offences shifted slightly, with property crimes accounting for 35% of total incidents. Residents should note that despite the overall low rate, specific categories like criminal damage warrant closer attention, particularly given their significant deviation from national norms.

Gowerton's crime rate in January 2026 rose 61.9% from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000 to 4.3 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, still places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the area's overall safety profile. When scaled to the population of 7,927 residents, the monthly exposure translates to 1 reported crime for every 233 residents—a ratio that suggests most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. This context contrasts sharply with categories like criminal damage and arson, which were 88% above the UK average, indicating specific local challenges. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while the absolute number of crimes is small, certain categories demand targeted attention. For instance, the doubling of bicycle thefts to one incident—a 100% increase from December—may seem minor in absolute terms but represents a significant deviation from national trends. These figures, when considered alongside the area's urban character within Swansea, suggest that while Gowerton remains a relatively safe place to live, localized issues require focused community and policing strategies.