Loughor Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Loughor, a built-up area within Swansea, recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks, though the area’s crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Property crimes accounted for 35% of total incidents (7 cases), while violent crimes made up 20% (4 cases). The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20%), drugs (20%), and criminal damage and arson (15%). These proportions contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 66% below the national rate, but drug-related crimes are 220% above. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping this profile, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, such as public order offences. However, the high proportion of drug-related crimes compared to the UK average suggests localized pressures or vulnerabilities. The area’s built-up character within Swansea may also influence crime patterns, with limited industrial activity and a focus on residential and retail spaces shaping the balance between property and violent crime. While the overall rate remains low, the significant divergence from the UK average in specific categories indicates the need for targeted insights into the drivers of drug-related crime and the factors contributing to the reduced incidence of violence.

February 2025 saw a sharp 60% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 10 cases in January to 4. This reduction, though significant, may partly reflect the typical seasonal lull in outdoor activity during winter. Conversely, other crime, anti-social behaviour, and bicycle theft each saw a 100% increase, suggesting emerging trends or localized factors. Drug-related crimes in Loughor were 220% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 66% below average for violence and sexual offences. This divergence highlights a unique crime profile, where property-related and drug-related issues dominate over violent crime. For residents, the 60% drop in violent crimes offers a tangible indicator of improved safety, particularly in a built-up area where community policing and seasonal factors may intersect to lower incidents.

Loughor’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas of Swansea during winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a generally low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 5,310 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 266 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a local aggregate and cannot be directly compared to national data, it underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Loughor compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the 220% increase in drug-related crimes compared to the UK average, the overall volume of crime remains manageable within the community’s size.