Loughor Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Loughor's crime picture in January 2024, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents — 45.9% below the UK average — the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. The dominance of violent crime contrasts with lower-than-average rates for property crimes, which numbered only three this month. This pattern aligns with Loughor’s character as a built-up area within Swansea, where social interactions and community dynamics likely contribute to higher reports of interpersonal offences. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime trends: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have limited opportunities for property-related crimes. However, the persistent prevalence of violent crime suggests deeper societal or environmental factors at play, such as the area’s proximity to Swansea’s urban core and potential challenges in community cohesion. The relatively low property crime rate may also reflect effective local policing strategies or the nature of the built-up area itself, where residential density could deter certain types of theft. While the overall crime rate is low, the concentration of violent crime highlights a need for targeted interventions in this category.

January 2024 saw a notable 150% increase in public order offences, rising from two to five incidents — a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, though still below the UK average for this category, raises questions about local tensions or events that may have contributed to the spike. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 40%, from five to three, suggesting possible improvements in community engagement or enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 16.7%, from 12 to 10 cases, bringing their rate to 1.9 per 1,000 — 27% below the UK average. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced social activity during January’s colder weather. However, public order offences remain a concern, with their rate at 0.9 per 1,000 — 88% above the UK average. This anomaly could indicate specific local challenges, such as heightened noise disputes or conflicts in shared spaces like community centres or public transport hubs. Residents may find the 45.9% gap between Loughor’s overall crime rate and the UK average reassuring, but the disparity in public order crime rates underscores the need for targeted strategies to address this particular category.

Loughor’s January 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period — a figure that, while low, may still resonate with residents as a reminder of ongoing vigilance. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 253 residents provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. This figure is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where residents are more than twice as likely to experience crime. The population context also highlights Loughor’s relatively small size: with 5,310 residents, even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on community perception. While the overall crime rate is well below the national average, the stark contrast in public order offences — 88% above the UK rate — suggests that certain local conditions or demographics may contribute to this category’s disproportionate prevalence. Understanding these nuances is key to addressing the specific challenges faced by Loughor’s residents.