Loughor Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw an unexpected surge in public order crimes within Loughor's built-up area, marking a 400% increase from July. This spike, which rose from one reported incident to five, contrasts sharply with the area's overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—55.6% below the UK average of 8.1. While violence and sexual offences (5 cases) and public order (5 cases) each accounted for 26.3% of total crimes, the sudden jump in public order incidents defies seasonal expectations. August, typically a peak holiday month, might have seen increased foot traffic or unseasonal events contributing to this anomaly. The area's crime profile otherwise aligns with its urban-suburban character, where property crimes (5 cases) and other crimes (3 cases) form the remaining 58.5% of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Loughor were 69% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of lower interpersonal crime in this part of Swansea. Meanwhile, public order offences in Loughor were 55% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge requiring targeted community engagement. The low overall crime rate, despite the public order spike, reinforces Loughor's position as a relatively safe built-up area within a larger city, though the unexpected nature of this month's data warrants closer scrutiny.

Public order crimes in Loughor leapt by 400% in August, rising from one incident in July to five reported cases—a stark shift in the area's crime mix. This surge, which accounted for 26.3% of total crimes, outpaced the UK average by 55%, highlighting a localised concern. Concurrently, vehicle crime and other theft each doubled month-on-month, though these remained relatively low at two cases each. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 83.3% (from six to one), reflecting a potential success in community interventions or seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.7% (from six to five), maintaining their position as the second-largest crime category. Criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3%, while anti-social behaviour plummeted—a contrast to the public order surge. These shifts suggest a combination of local dynamics, possibly influenced by August's peak holiday activity. Residents might find the daily crime rate (roughly one incident per day) particularly relevant, though the area's overall safety remains evident in its 55.6% deficit to the UK average.

Loughor's crime rate in August 2025 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 17.3% decrease from July's 4.3 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a figure that appears modest when contextualised against the area's population of 5,310. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 279 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Loughor significantly below the UK average in most categories. The previous month's rate, while higher, still fell well within the range of a built-up area's typical fluctuations. This 1-in-279 ratio underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in Loughor, even as public order crimes surged. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual incidents may attract attention, the overall likelihood of encountering crime remains low. This contrast between specific category surges and the broader trend of safety highlights the importance of distinguishing between isolated spikes and the area's general crime environment. Residents are thus more likely to experience the daily crime rate as a routine occurrence rather than a persistent threat.