Pontarddulais Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 presented a mixed picture for crime in Pontarddulais, a built-up area within Swansea, with some categories showing marked increases despite the area's overall crime rate remaining 14% below the UK average. The most significant shift occurred in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 175% compared to June, reflecting the impact of summer festivals and extended daylight hours on public spaces. This category now accounts for 22.9% of all recorded crimes, a notable increase from its position in previous months. Concurrently, violent crimes remained the most common category, contributing 33.3% of total incidents, though this rate is still 18% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—characterised by schools being out, tourism peaks, and festivals—likely played a role in these trends, with increased foot traffic and outdoor events potentially amplifying certain types of incidents. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with a 133.3% increase from June, reaching a rate 80% above the UK average. This spike may be tied to the area's urban infrastructure, where vandalism in high-traffic zones could be more prevalent during peak tourist periods. In contrast, shoplifting and other thefts saw declines, with shoplifting falling 66.7% from 3 to 1, a trend that may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal shifts in retail activity. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, while lower than the national average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing the most significant increases, particularly in public spaces where anti-social behaviour and property damage are on the rise. The data underscores the complex relationship between seasonal dynamics and local crime patterns, suggesting that community engagement and policing strategies should adapt to the rhythms of summer in this urban setting.

July 2025 marked a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents jumping 175% from 4 to 11, the most significant increase among all categories. This surge aligns with the area's seasonal dynamics, where summer festivals and extended daylight hours may amplify social interactions in public spaces. Violent crimes also remained elevated, accounting for 33.3% of total incidents, though this category remains 18% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson rose by 133.3%, from 3 to 7, a figure that is 80% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be linked to the area's urban character, where vandalism in high-traffic zones could be more prevalent during peak tourist periods. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other thefts saw marked declines, with shoplifting falling 66.7% from 3 to 1, a trend that may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal shifts in retail activity.

Pontarddulais' crime rate in July 2025 rose by 41.2% compared to June 2025, reflecting a significant upward trend. This increase, from 5.2 to 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, marks a departure from the area's generally lower-than-average crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in July, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance during peak activity periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the local population of 6,515, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in specific areas. This pattern is consistent with the seasonal context of July, a time when increased foot traffic, festivals, and outdoor events may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes, particularly those tied to public spaces.