Pontarddulais Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 marked a month of unexpected crime patterns in Pontarddulais, a built-up area within Swansea. The most striking finding was the sharp rise in bicycle theft, which reached 150% above the UK average, despite the area’s overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents—22.2% below the national average. This anomaly contrasts with the broader trend of relatively low crime in the area, which has historically been associated with its compact urban layout and community-focused policing. The monthly breakdown revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.9% of all incidents, a figure slightly above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences also stood out, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—43% above the UK average—potentially linked to increased foot traffic in local centres during the month. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, may have influenced these patterns. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, both below UK averages, suggest that the area’s commercial and residential zones are not major hubs for such crimes. This could be attributed to the area’s smaller size and the presence of local businesses that may foster stronger community oversight. The overall crime rate, while stable compared to the previous month, highlights the importance of monitoring specific categories that show significant deviations from national trends. These insights provide a nuanced view of Pontarddulais’ crime profile, where certain categories remain lower than the UK average, while others require closer scrutiny.

October 2024 saw several notable shifts in crime patterns. Other theft rose by 200% month-on-month, jumping from one to three incidents. This increase may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween, which could have prompted more opportunistic theft in residential or commercial areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, dropping from seven to three incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in public disturbances during the month. Vehicle crime also decreased by 50%, from two to one incident, which could indicate improved security measures or fewer vehicles in public spaces. Bicycle theft, however, rose dramatically, with one incident recorded—150% above the UK average for this category. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the area’s generally low crime profile and may warrant local attention. Drug-related offences also doubled from zero to one incident, a change that could be linked to increased enforcement activity or shifts in local patterns. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Pontarddulais, where small changes can have significant relative impacts given the area’s smaller population.

Pontarddulais' crime rate in October 2024 remained 22.2% below the UK average, continuing a trend of lower-than-national-level crime. The monthly rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents translates to roughly one reported crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month. This figure is consistent with the area’s historical position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Swansea. On a daily basis, the 41 total crimes recorded over 31 days equate to approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s smaller population and potentially lower density of high-risk environments. When compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000, the slight 2.5% decline suggests a continued stability in crime trends. This stability may reflect the area’s established community structures and local policing efforts, though seasonal factors like the transition to darker evenings could have influenced activity patterns. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-159 residents provides a concrete measure of risk for residents, placing Pontarddulais in a safer bracket relative to the UK average. While this statistic does not account for variations in reporting rates or population demographics, it offers a clear snapshot of the area’s crime profile during October.