Pontarddulais Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a nuanced shift in Pontarddulais’ crime profile, with the area’s overall rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents remaining 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Swansea in a relatively safe position nationally. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 51.2% of all incidents — a rate of 3.4 per 1,000, 32% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, including the darker evenings of November and events like Bonfire Night, which can exacerbate incidents of violence. Criminal damage and arson also rose significantly, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 — 58% above the UK average. This could reflect increased vandalism during the festive season or heightened tensions in the community. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, though still present, was 28% below the UK average, suggesting some success in managing disruptive conduct. The seasonal context of November, with its combination of Black Friday shopping and the transition into winter, likely influenced crime dynamics: retail areas may have seen increased foot traffic, affecting shoplifting rates, though these fell by 50% compared to October. However, the rise in violent crime and property damage indicates that local authorities and residents must remain vigilant as the year progresses.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons and burglary each rising by 100% compared to October, a stark increase from zero to one incident each. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 66.7%, reflecting heightened tensions or events in the area. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both declined, with shoplifting falling 50% to two incidents and other theft dropping 66.7% to one incident. These fluctuations highlight a mixed picture: while property crimes like shoplifting decreased, violent crimes and public disorder increased, particularly in violence and sexual offences, which stood at 3.4 per 1,000 — 32% above the UK average. This divergence between property and violent crime trends suggests seasonal pressures, such as darker evenings during Bonfire Night and Black Friday retail activity, may have influenced behaviour. Residents may find the 57% drop in shoplifting rates noteworthy, as it could indicate effective local measures or changing consumer habits.

Pontarddulais’ crime rate in November 2024 rose 4.9% from October’s 6.3 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. While this increase is modest, the area remains 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though low, highlights the persistent presence of crime in the community. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the rate is higher than October, it remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This context is crucial for residents assessing local safety: the area’s crime profile, though showing a marginal increase, still sits comfortably below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of relative safety in Pontarddulais despite the month-on-month shift.