Loughor Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a marked contrast with national trends, particularly in violent crime, which accounted for 55% of all incidents (11 cases). The breakdown of offences reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences, followed by criminal damage and arson. These patterns are consistent with Loughor's role as a built-up area within Swansea, where social and economic factors may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the school term—may have contributed to the distribution of offences. Violent crime, while the most common category, is 23% below the UK average, a discrepancy that suggests effective local interventions or community characteristics that mitigate violence. Property crimes, at 5 incidents, were less prevalent than violent offences, a trend seen in many urban areas where personal safety concerns often outweigh property-related risks. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in most categories, indicates a stable environment, though the increase in public order offences may warrant closer attention. Seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the transition from summer to autumn, could influence local crime patterns, but the overall picture remains one of relative safety compared to the UK as a whole.

September 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 50% rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests a shift in local dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and drugs offences both fell sharply—by 80% and 66.7% respectively—likely reflecting changes in community activity or enforcement priorities. Violent crimes, which accounted for 55% of all incidents, remained 23% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK-wide average highlights Loughor's relatively low levels of violent crime, despite the local increase in public order issues. A resident would find the 52.5% gap between Loughor's rate and the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it indicates the area is significantly safer than the national norm.

Loughor's crime rate in September 2023 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 31% drop from 5.5 per 1,000 in August. This decline places the area firmly in the safer half of the UK, where the average crime rate is 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in September, a figure that may seem low but reflects the small population of 5,310. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 266 residents, a rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Swansea. When scaled to the local population, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the seasonal transition into autumn may influence local patterns. The drop from August's rate is consistent with typical September trends, as back-to-school routines and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.