Pontarddulais Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pontarddulais, a built-up area within Swansea, maintained a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents in December 2024—32.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This places it among the safer areas nationally. Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) accounted for 35.5% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (16.1%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. Seasonal factors likely influenced December’s data: the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and holiday-related absences from homes may have contributed to fluctuations. However, the area’s overall low crime rate suggests effective local policing or community factors that mitigate risk. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 36% and 33% below UK averages, respectively, which may reflect the area’s relatively compact, community-oriented character. The balance between property and violent crime was evenly split, with 11 incidents each, a divergence from the UK’s typically higher property crime rates. This even split may indicate specific local challenges, such as the impact of seasonal retail activity on both shoplifting and interpersonal disputes. Despite the usual December spikes in retail crime, the area’s performance against UK averages highlights its unique position within national trends.

December 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences dropping 50% from November’s 22 incidents to 11—a marked decrease possibly linked to seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Shoplifting surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, which the area exceeded by 40%. This anomaly may reflect increased foot traffic during the festive season or gaps in retail security measures. Bicycle theft and other crime both doubled from zero to 1 incident, though these figures remain small in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 20%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3%, suggesting some success in addressing disruptive behaviour. The area’s performance against UK averages for specific categories reveals mixed outcomes: while violence was 34% below the UK average, shoplifting and bicycle theft were 40% and 300% above, respectively. These disparities may indicate that local efforts have reduced certain types of crime more effectively than others. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 150% rise in shoplifting, which could prompt increased vigilance in retail areas during the holiday period.

Pontarddulais’ crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 in December 2024 represents a 27.9% decrease from November’s 6.6, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day—equivalent to roughly one incident for every 210 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, contrasts with the UK average of 7.1, which implies a significantly higher frequency of crime elsewhere. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents in Pontarddulais face a 1-in-210 chance of experiencing a reported crime during any given month, compared to the UK’s higher risk profile. This lower exposure may stem from the area’s smaller size, which can facilitate closer community policing or quicker response times. The reduction in violent crime and anti-social behaviour compared to the previous month suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may have contributed to improved safety. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting and bicycle theft underscores vulnerabilities in specific sectors. For residents, these figures offer reassurance that overall safety remains strong, though targeted awareness in retail and cycling areas may be necessary to address emerging trends.