Loughor Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor's September 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents places it 66.2% below the UK average of 7.7, a gap that reflects the area's overall safety. The crime profile highlights a dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, compared to 28.6% for other theft and 14.3% for anti-social behaviour. This mix suggests a focus on personal safety over property crime, a pattern that may be influenced by Loughor's status as a built-up area within Swansea, where community interactions and local policing likely play a role. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the start of university term—may contribute to the prevalence of violent incidents, as younger residents return to the area. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes, particularly given the 51% gap between Loughor's 'other theft' rate and the UK average, indicates that the area's infrastructure or community vigilance may act as a deterrent. The low levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both significantly below UK averages, further support the idea of a tightly knit neighbourhood where informal social controls are effective. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the sharp increase in 'other theft' raises questions about specific vulnerabilities, such as unsecured vehicles or retail areas. This requires further local analysis but does not suggest a broader trend of rising crime. The data underscores Loughor's position as one of the safer areas in Wales, with crime patterns shaped by its urban-suburban character and seasonal rhythms.

The most significant change in September 2024 was a 100% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes theft from vehicles and unattended property, was 51% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, marking a stark contrast to other categories. Violence and sexual offences, at 7 cases, remained 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with Loughor's overall safety profile. Anti-social behaviour, though only 2 cases, was 66% below the UK average, reflecting the area's lower levels of disorder. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes (4) making up 28.6% of the total, compared to 50% for violent crimes. This mix suggests that while violent incidents remain the most common, the area's property crime rates are significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Loughor's crime rate in September 2024 remained stable at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in August 2024. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while technically accurate, may understate the sporadic nature of incidents in a small built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 379 residents, a rate that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population. This means that, over the course of the month, the likelihood of a resident encountering crime was minimal. However, the population-scaled perspective highlights how even a small number of incidents can feel significant in a tightly knit community. The absence of a UK daily comparison means the local context must be interpreted independently, but the monthly exposure figure underscores Loughor's position as one of the safer areas within Swansea.