Loughor Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Loughor's crime rate in October 2025 remained significantly lower than the UK average, standing at 4.0 per 1,000 residents—48.1% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects the area's position as a relatively safe built-up district within Swansea, though specific crime patterns reveal localised trends. Public order offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 28.6% of all incidents and 108% above the UK average. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the proximity to Halloween, which could have influenced community interactions and law enforcement visibility. Violence and sexual offences, though reduced by 40% from the previous month, still accounted for 28.6% of crimes, a figure that is 59% below the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that Loughor's demographic or geographic characteristics—including a lower proportion of high-risk populations or stronger community cohesion—may contribute to its lower rates of violent crime. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 19.1% of incidents, 43% above the UK average, further complicates the picture, indicating that property-related crimes remain a persistent challenge. These patterns are consistent with the area's urban nature, where public spaces may be more prone to disorder or vandalism. The low overall crime rate, however, positions Loughor as an outlier in the UK context, where higher rates of violence and property crime are more common. The data underscores the need for tailored approaches to address specific local issues while maintaining the area's overall safety.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in public order offences, which surged by 100% from zero to six incidents. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 108%, indicating a notable localised spike in disturbances. Meanwhile, vehicle crime also doubled from one to two incidents, though it remained 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 60% from five to two incidents, and violence and sexual offences fell by 40% from 10 to six, aligning with the area's 59% below the UK average for this category. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as darker evenings and Halloween—and local policing priorities. For residents, the reduction in anti-social behaviour may signal effective interventions, while the rise in public order offences could point to challenges in managing crowds or events during the month. The contrast between these trends highlights the need for targeted strategies to address specific crime types without overgeneralising the area's overall safety profile.

Loughor's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which remains 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Loughor. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 253 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. This exposure rate is particularly noteworthy given the area's built-up nature within Swansea, suggesting that localised factors—such as community policing efforts or the physical layout of the area—may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels despite the seasonal transition into darker evenings and the approach of Halloween. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Loughor's position as a safer area, though the specific dynamics of local crime patterns remain distinct from national trends.