Pontarddulais Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Pontarddulais’ crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and broader seasonal trends, with the area’s crime profile shaped by its role as a built-up district within Swansea. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 that is 8% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Swansea’s urban core, where higher population density and nightlife activity could contribute to elevated rates of violent incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes, though slightly lower than violent crimes (13 total), remained a concern, with criminal damage and arson at 0.9 per 1,000—53% above the UK average. This could be linked to the seasonal context of November, when Bonfire Night events may increase the risk of arson and property-related incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 71% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the effectiveness of local community engagement initiatives or the area’s relatively cohesive social fabric. The seasonal context of November, with its shorter days and the commercial activity of Black Friday, likely played a role in shaping the crime profile.5 per 1,000 indicates that the area has maintained a safer environment compared to the national average. These trends highlight the combination of local conditions and broader socioeconomic factors, with the area’s crime rate serving as a barometer of both its challenges and its resilience.

November 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary, other crime, and shoplifting each doubling from October’s figures. These increases, while modest in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to the seasonal context of Black Friday shopping and shorter daylight hours. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both fell by two-thirds, indicating a possible reduction in incidents driven by community initiatives or increased police presence. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, remained 8% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area’s proximity to Swansea’s more densely populated zones. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson were 53% above the UK average, a figure that could be tied to the area’s built-up nature and the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Residents may find the 1-in-181 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant when assessing personal risk, though this statistic is distinct from the daily crime count of one per day.

Pontarddulais’ crime rate in November 2023 dropped to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.9% decrease from October’s 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average, which stood at 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local rate equates to roughly one crime per day, a figure that may reflect the relatively low population density and community-focused policing strategies in this built-up area of Swansea. Over the course of the month, the probability of a resident experiencing a crime was approximately 1 in 181, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of individual risk. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the population context highlights the importance of localised factors, such as the area’s proximity to Swansea’s urban core and its seasonal rhythms, which may influence crime patterns differently than in larger cities. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the increases in specific categories like burglary, suggesting that broader societal or environmental factors may be at play, though these shifts remain distinct from the area’s overall trajectory.