Pontarddulais Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Pontarddulais, a built-up area within Swansea, recorded a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure marks a 7.5% increase from March, though the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. The crime profile reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating at 18 incidents (41.9% of total crimes) compared to 9 property-related offences (20.9%). This imbalance suggests a possible uptick in interpersonal conflicts or community tensions, though no direct causal factors are evident. Seasonal context, such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity during spring, may contribute to this trend. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 9% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour also exceeded national rates by 15%. The data indicates that while property crime remains relatively low, the area faces challenges in managing incidents of violence and disorder, particularly during periods of heightened social interaction. This profile contrasts with broader UK patterns, where property crime often dominates in urban centres, highlighting the unique dynamics of Pontarddulais as a smaller, more tightly knit community.

April 2024 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes (18) outnumbering property crimes (9) for the first time this year. This imbalance may reflect heightened social interactions during the Easter period. Specific categories showed marked changes: theft from the person, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons each saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a concerning spike that warrants local attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 25% (12 to 9), and other crime dropped by two-thirds (3 to 1), suggesting possible seasonal or event-driven factors. Violence and sexual offences in Pontarddulais (2.8 per 1,000) were 9% above the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) was 57% below, aligning with the area's lower traffic density and limited commercial zones.

Pontarddulais' crime rate in April 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) represents a 7.5% increase from March's 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistence of local issues. When scaled to the population of 6,515, this translates to one reported crime for every 152 residents over the course of April — a monthly exposure rate that, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The population context reveals that the area's crime burden is distributed across a relatively small community, where even a single incident can have a noticeable impact. This contrasts with broader UK averages, where larger urban areas often see higher absolute numbers but lower per capita rates. The slight rise in crime may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring.