Pontarddulais Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pontarddulais recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, placing it 41.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate contrasts with broader UK trends, reflecting the area’s unique dynamics as a built-up district within Swansea. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 34.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and public order issues (12.5%). These figures align with patterns often seen in urban centres during peak summer months, when increased foot traffic, outdoor events, and extended social hours may contribute to heightened incidents of violence and disorder. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and tourism—likely amplifies these trends. Property crimes were comparatively rare, with only 7 incidents reported, suggesting a lower prevalence of theft and burglary compared to other UK areas. This could be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where community policing and local awareness may act as deterrents. However, the persistence of violent crime highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining safety during high-traffic periods, particularly in areas with concentrated nightlife or public gathering spaces.

July 2024 saw a sharp rise in possession of weapons, with a 100% increase from zero to one incident, and vehicle crime, which doubled from zero to two cases. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, signal potential emerging risks that residents should monitor. Conversely, other theft fell by 75% compared to the previous month, and shoplifting dropped by 50%, possibly due to heightened police visibility or seasonal shifts in retail activity. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 42.9%, from seven to four incidents, which may reflect the impact of local initiatives or the timing of community events. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.7 per 1,000—40% lower than the national figure. This contrast with the UK average is particularly pronounced in categories like shoplifting (71% below) and other theft (66% below), suggesting effective local strategies in curbing certain types of crime. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with transient populations or during late-night hours, as the increase in weapon possession could indicate broader issues that warrant closer attention.

The crime rate in Pontarddulais fell by 23.9% in July 2024 compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.5 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader UK trends of seasonal moderation in crime, though the area’s rate remains consistently lower than the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime reported per day in July, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continuous vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. Given Pontarddulais’s population of 6,515, this statistic illustrates the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the local population. The comparison to the UK average further highlights the area’s effectiveness in managing crime, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour, where rates are 6% and 17% below the national figures, respectively. However, the small but significant rise in weapon possession—a category where Pontarddulais is 186% above the UK average—warrants scrutiny, as it could indicate isolated incidents that require targeted policing or community engagement. These figures collectively illustrate a safer-than-average area with specific pockets of concern that demand attention.