Loughor Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Loughor's crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 40% of the 15 reported incidents. This category, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, remains 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000—58.8% below the UK average of 6.8—positions Loughor as one of the safest built-up areas within Swansea. Public order offences. of incidents, surged to 0.9 per 1,000 (5 instances), a figure 114% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This anomaly may be influenced by seasonal factors: January's post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall could contribute to increased public disorder, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic. Other crime categories, including anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, remained well below UK averages. The 25% reduction in violent crimes from December aligns with typical January patterns, where post-holiday lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents may temporarily lower violence rates. However, the public order spike raises questions about local dynamics—such as community events, local infrastructure, or policing priorities—that may require closer examination. The low property crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) suggests that Loughor's built-up area, while urban, may benefit from effective crime prevention measures or environmental design features that deter theft. Seasonal context further supports this: with shorter days and colder weather, outdoor crimes typically decline, though public order issues may persist in enclosed spaces like pubs or community centres. These patterns highlight the combination of geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms in shaping local crime profiles.

The most striking change in January 2026 was a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for this category (0.4 per 1,000), highlights a shift in local crime dynamics. Simultaneously, shoplifting saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident compared to none in December. In contrast, violence and sexual offences decreased by 25% (from 8 to 6), maintaining Loughor's position 56% below the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000). The crime mix reveals a notable imbalance: 40% of incidents were violent, 33.3% public order, and only 6.7% property-related. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. For residents, the 2.8 per 1,000 crime rate—well below the national average—suggests that Loughor's built-up area remains a relatively safe environment, though the public order surge indicates areas for local policing focus.

Loughor's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.2. This decline positions Loughor as one of the safest built-up areas within Swansea, with a crime rate significantly below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day across the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the area's overall safety profile. When scaled to the population of 5,310, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 354 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk environment compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a crime risk approximately 58.8% below the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area's built environment. These figures, while low, should be contextualised within Loughor's specific characteristics as a built-up area within Swansea, where infrastructure and population density may contribute to crime prevention efforts.