Pontarddulais Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pontarddulais, a built-up area within Swansea, recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 22.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, likely influenced by the area's character as a relatively compact, possibly residential community with limited commercial or industrial activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.3% of all incidents (12 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (14.7%). These patterns may be shaped by local demographics and community dynamics, though the absence of major commercial hubs or high-density housing could contribute to the relatively low overall rate. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—typically sees fewer opportunities for crimes like shoplifting or vehicle theft. However, the data also reveals some unexpected anomalies, such as public order offences being 82% higher than the UK average. This discrepancy could be linked to localised factors, such as specific community tensions or the presence of transient populations in certain areas. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, still indicates that residents are not entirely free from risk, particularly in categories like public order disturbances. The seasonal context of February, with its reduced outdoor activity and potential for indoor gatherings, may contribute to the persistence of certain types of crime, even as others decline.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in February 2025 was the doubling of 'other crime' incidents, which rose from one to two cases—a 100% increase. This category includes crimes like vandalism and minor theft, and its sharp rise contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 18 to 12 incidents. While this reduction in violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced nightlife activity during winter, the simultaneous spike in 'other crime' suggests a shift in criminal focus. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, were 82% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge. This category includes disturbances like anti-social behaviour and disorderly conduct, which may be exacerbated by specific community dynamics or environmental factors. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly warrants further analysis, though it remains a small figure in the context of the area's overall low crime rate.

Pontarddulais saw an 8.1% decrease in its crime rate from 5.7 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as winter months typically see lower outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crimes like public order disturbances or vehicle theft. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day in February, a figure consistent with its low overall crime rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 192 residents, a ratio that places the area among the safest in the UK for this demographic. When contextualised against the local population of 6,515, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The decline in violent crime by 33.3% (from 18 to 12 incidents) may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or natural fluctuations in crime patterns during colder months. However, the rise in 'other crime' and possession of weapons highlights areas requiring further attention, particularly as these categories deviate significantly from UK averages.