Loughor Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Loughor in November 2024 reveals a distinct imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for over half of all recorded incidents. At 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects broader patterns of lower urban crime in Swansea's built-up areas. The dominance of violent crime—specifically 11 incidents of violence and sexual offences—suggests a significant shift from typical seasonal patterns, which in other areas often see spikes in property crime during Black Friday shopping or Bonfire Night events. This anomaly may be partially explained by local factors, such as the area's compact layout and limited nightlife, which could reduce opportunities for retail theft but increase face-to-face interactions in public spaces. The 14.3% share of public order offences and criminal damage, while below the UK average for some categories, aligns with the presence of community spaces where such incidents are more likely to occur. November's darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have heightened tensions in shared areas, contributing to the rise in violent incidents. However, the absence of significant property crime, particularly burglary (only 1 incident), contrasts with the UK average and suggests that Loughor's residential density and community policing efforts may be effective in deterring such offences. The overall crime mix points to a place where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prominent than financial crimes, a dynamic that differs from larger urban centres where economic factors often drive crime patterns.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 450% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 11 incidents—a jump that dwarfs the 23.4% overall monthly rise in crime rates. This surge in violent crime, which now constitutes 52.4% of all recorded incidents, contrasts sharply with the 64% UK-wide drop in other theft categories, suggesting Loughor's unique social dynamics. While burglary and other theft crimes fell by 66.7% and 50% respectively, bicycle theft surged 100% to 1 incident, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 186%. This paradox—declining property crime alongside rising violent crime—may reflect seasonal shifts: as Black Friday shopping wanes, local conflicts may intensify in the absence of commercial activity. Public order offences, at 14.3% of total crimes, are 18% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area's compact public spaces and the timing of Bonfire Night events. The 0.2 per 1,000 rate for burglary is 35% below the UK average, indicating that Loughor's built-up nature and its proximity to Swansea's broader policing initiatives may be creating a protective effect against property crime. Residents should be aware that while property crime remains low, the sharp rise in violent incidents highlights the need for continued community vigilance during November's darker evenings.

Loughor's November 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 23.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.2 per 1,000, a rise that, while notable, remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a frequency that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 253 residents. This figure is particularly striking when compared to the UK-wide average, which would imply a much higher frequency in larger urban centres. The 23.4% monthly increase, though significant, is tempered by the fact that Loughor's overall crime rate is still 47.4% below the UK average, a gap that suggests structural differences in policing, demographics, or land use. For residents, the 1-in-253 monthly exposure rate means that the likelihood of encountering crime is substantially lower than in most parts of the UK, though the sharp rise in violent crime this month has altered the risk profile. The 18% UK-wide deficit in public order offences, combined with the 35% UK-wide deficit in burglary, indicates that Loughor's built-up character and possibly its integration with Swansea's broader infrastructure may be contributing to a crime environment that prioritises interpersonal conflicts over financial crimes. These comparisons highlight both the area's relative safety and the need for targeted interventions to address the recent surge in violence.