Loughor Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor's November 2023 crime profile reveals a distinctive balance between violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45% of all recorded crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up 34% of the total. The area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it nearly 50% below the national average, a figure that highlights its relatively low-risk environment. The prominence of violent crimes in Loughor, compared to the UK's stronger emphasis on property crimes, may be influenced by local factors such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Swansea's urban core. Seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping likely contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types, with public order incidents rising by 33.3% and anti-social behaviour doubling from October. However, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson—down 66.7%—suggests that community efforts or seasonal awareness may have mitigated such incidents. This mix of crime types, while lower in volume, indicates a need for targeted strategies to address rising anti-social behaviour and public order issues, which remain above the UK average. The low property crime rate, at just 10% of total incidents, further underscores the area's unique profile, where interpersonal conflicts appear to drive more crime than economic or property-related motives.

November 2023 saw a striking shift in Loughor's crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% to five incidents. This marked increase, from zero to five, suggests a possible uptick in community tensions or disruptions during the month. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 47.1% compared to October, with the count dropping from 17 to 9. This decline contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which are 34% below the national rate. Public order offences also rose by 33.3%, reaching four incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 51%. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often coincides with increased public gatherings. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 66.7%, from six to two incidents, a drop that could reflect heightened community awareness or enforcement efforts around high-profile events. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the significant rise in anti-social behaviour, which may warrant closer attention to local initiatives aimed at addressing such issues.

Loughor's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 31.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones within Swansea, with a crime rate nearly half the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 266 residents, a statistic that provides context for how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the mix of crime types reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominate, diverging from the broader UK trend where property crimes often feature more prominently. This contrast may reflect local factors such as community dynamics or the influence of seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which can drive public order incidents.