Loughor Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 54.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This places the area firmly in the category of low-crime built-up areas within Swansea. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.1% of all incidents reported during the month. This category, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, remains 42% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each contributed 11.8% to the total crime count, though both categories are significantly below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of December—marked by the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes over the holiday period—likely contributes to patterns observed in certain crime types. For example, the increase in criminal damage and arson may be linked to festive decorations and the reduced visibility of residents during evening hours. Meanwhile, the drop in burglary and other theft could be attributed to the temporary absence of some households, which may deter opportunistic offenders. The overall crime profile of Loughor continues to reflect the characteristics of a relatively stable, low-density built-up area within a larger urban context, where localized factors such as community cohesion and seasonal rhythms play a key role in shaping crime trends.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in three specific crime categories: criminal damage and arson, drugs, and other crime. This surge, from zero or one incident to two, marks the most significant month-on-month swing in the area. Concurrently, burglary and other theft both fell sharply—burglary dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), while other theft decreased by half (from two to one). These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized events. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 47.1% of all crimes, remained 42% below the UK average for that category. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 33.3%, though it remains 57% below the UK average. The data underscores a stark contrast between the area’s violent crime trends and the UK-wide figures, with Loughor’s residents experiencing significantly lower rates of public order and anti-social incidents.

Loughor's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 6.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This small increase contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 54.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a figure that translates to one incident for roughly every 312 residents over the course of the month. While this rate is significantly lower than the UK-wide monthly exposure (which is not provided here), it reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 6.3% increase, Loughor remains an outlier in terms of safety compared to other parts of the country. The shift in crime types—particularly the rise in criminal damage and arson—suggests a seasonal influence tied to holiday-related activity.