Loughor Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor's crime profile in March 2023 reveals a combination of overall safety and specific local challenges. The area recorded 29 total crimes, yielding a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This overall rate masks significant variations in crime types, with violent crimes dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 19 incidents (65.5% of total), a rate of 3.6 per 1,000—31% above the UK average. This outlier reflects a concentrated issue in violent crime that warrants attention. Public order offences followed, with 7 incidents (24.1% of total), at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—103% above the UK average. These figures may be linked to the area's built-up nature within Swansea, where social interactions and community events could contribute to such incidents. In contrast, property crimes were exceptionally low, with only 2 incidents (6.9% of total), at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—33% below the UK average. This could indicate a lower risk of burglary or theft in the area, due to effective local policing or a lower density of high-value assets. Seasonal factors may also play a role: March's transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, could influence patterns of public order offences or violent crime. However, direct causation. The contrast between the overall rate and specific crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher-than-average violent and public order incidents, while the low property crime rate suggests existing measures may be working. Residents should remain vigilant in high-risk categories, particularly public order and violence, while the area's overall safety remains comparatively strong.

March 2023 saw a marked disparity in crime types within Loughor. Violent crimes—accounting for 65.5% of all reported incidents—were 31% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the overall rate, which was 27.6% below the UK average, suggests a concentrated issue in violent crime. Public order offences also stood out, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—103% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These figures may reflect local factors such as community gatherings or social events in the built-up area. Conversely, property crimes were exceptionally low, with only two incidents recorded, a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—33% below the UK average. This could indicate effective local policing or a lower density of high-value assets in the area. A resident would find the public order statistic particularly useful, as it highlights a specific area for community engagement or targeted interventions.

Loughor's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This places the area within the lower end of the national spectrum for overall crime. When considering daily crime patterns, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period. Over the course of the month, this translated to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 183 residents. While these figures are local-specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily or monthly aggregates, they offer a clear snapshot of Loughor's crime environment. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the relatively low overall rate, certain crime categories—particularly violence and public order offences—exceeded UK averages. This contrast between the overall rate and specific crime types underscores the importance of examining crime breakdowns beyond aggregate statistics. The data also suggests that the area's built-up nature within Swansea may influence patterns, such as higher public order incidents linked to local social dynamics or community interactions.