Loughor Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 presented a mixed picture for Loughor's crime profile, with certain categories showing marked increases while others remained stable. The area's overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 33.8% below the UK average, a significant safety margin that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. Anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences formed the largest share of reported crimes, collectively accounting for 75% of the total. This concentration of non-violent, often community-focused offences is consistent with Loughor's character as a built-up area within Swansea, where higher population density and social activity can drive such incidents. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to the notable rise in public order offences, which saw a 133.3% month-on-month increase. While this suggests a need for heightened vigilance in public spaces, the overall low crime rate continues to position Loughor as one of the safer areas in the UK. The contrast between Loughor's violent crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.8 per 1,000) further reinforces the area's distinct safety profile, with violence and sexual offences down 71% compared to national levels. However, the sharp increase in public order and criminal damage offences indicates that local factors, such as the area's proximity to Swansea's urban core or specific community dynamics, may be influencing these trends. Residents should remain aware of the elevated levels of public order incidents, particularly during evenings and weekends when activity is highest, while continuing to benefit from the overall low crime environment.

Public order offences saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in May 2023, rising from three to seven incidents. This surge follows the extended evenings and increased socialising typical of May, when outdoor drinking and public gatherings become more frequent. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident, a change that may reflect shifting parking patterns or increased vehicle presence in the area. In contrast, violent crimes fell by two-thirds compared to April, dropping from 12 to four incidents. This decline aligns with the overall 9.8% reduction in the area's crime rate from the previous month. Loughor's public order offences are 97% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are 110% above national levels. These disparities highlight areas where local factors—such as the built-up area's density or seasonal activity—may be influencing crime trends differently than in other parts of the country.

Loughor's crime rate in May 2023 remained 33.8% below the UK average, continuing a trend of lower-than-national-level crime. The monthly rate of 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents contrasts sharply with the national figure of 8.0, reflecting a consistent safety advantage for the area. On a daily basis, Loughor recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that aligns with the area's small population of 5,310. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for roughly every 190 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. While the overall rate is down 9.8% compared to April 2023, the distribution of crime types shows shifting patterns that warrant closer attention from residents and local authorities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Loughor's safety profile is significantly better than the UK average, though specific categories like public order offences remain elevated compared to national benchmarks.