Loughor Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 5,310 residents, 23 crimes reported in July 2025 translates to one incident for every 231 people — a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a built-up area within Swansea. Loughor’s overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents is 50% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects both the area’s character and seasonal dynamics. The two most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 26.1% of total) and violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 26.1% of total), both of which remain significantly below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 29% below the UK rate of 1.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and limited public spaces compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences, meanwhile, are 64% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a statistic that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Swansea’s main policing resources and the seasonal factor of schools being out. The month’s crime profile also includes a notable rise in drug-related offences, which now account for 17.4% of all reported crimes — a sharp increase from zero in June. This shift may be connected to the summer tourism season, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. The data also shows a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, which could be tied to local festivals or events in July, though further analysis would be required to confirm this pattern. Overall, Loughor’s crime picture in July 2025 illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and the built-up area’s unique characteristics, with the most significant contrast being the area’s low violent crime rate compared to national benchmarks.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 100% compared to June, rising from zero to four incidents. This sharp increase, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors contributing to this shift. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80% (from five to one), likely reflecting the impact of summer holidays reducing foot traffic in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 50% (from 12 to six), a drop consistent with seasonal patterns where schools are out and tourism peaks. Criminal damage and arson tripled month-on-month (from one to three), a change that may partly explain the overall crime rate’s slight decline despite other categories rising. The area’s violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) remains 64% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a trend that contrasts sharply with the 186% increase in drug-related offences. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the unexpected rise in drug activity, which now accounts for 17.4% of all reported crimes in July.

Loughor’s crime rate in July 2025 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 17.8% drop from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in Wales, though the pace of change is worth noting. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported across 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for every 231 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a community of just over 5,300 people. When compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, Loughor’s rate remains 50% below, a gap that has widened slightly in recent months. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area is not immune to crime, its overall profile is markedly lower than national benchmarks, particularly in violent and property-related incidents. The monthly exposure metric, however, does not account for localised spikes in specific categories, such as drugs offences, which remain 186% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the importance of examining crime trends through both aggregate and category-specific lenses.