Pontarddulais Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Pontarddulais maintained a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance underscores the area’s effectiveness in managing crime despite its status as a built-up area within Swansea, a city with historically variable crime profiles. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of all incidents, followed by public order (14.7%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%). While these figures indicate that violent crime remains a challenge, they are lower than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting targeted interventions or environmental factors may be at play. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer with extended daylight and the onset of tourism—likely influenced crime patterns. Longer evenings and increased foot traffic in local retail areas may have contributed to a 50% rise in shoplifting, though overall property crime rates (including burglary and vehicle crime) remained below national averages. This data aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban areas, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime types, particularly those linked to outdoor activity or retail environments. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (5 cases) and criminal damage (3 cases) further illustrate the area’s capacity to manage disorder, through community engagement or local policing strategies. While the drop in violent crime is encouraging, the increase in burglary and other theft—despite remaining below UK averages—warrants continued monitoring to ensure sustained improvements.

June 2025 saw a marked reduction in violence and sexual offences, which dropped by 43.5% from 23 to 13 incidents. This decline, combined with a 33.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, suggests a shift in the crime mix towards property-related offences. While violent crime rates remain significantly below the UK average (30% lower), public order offences increased by 36% compared to the national benchmark. Shoplifting rose by 50% (from 2 to 3 cases), a trend that may reflect seasonal retail activity or specific local factors. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), potentially linked to reduced parking congestion or increased patrols during summer months. The 100% increase in burglary and other theft, however, highlights areas requiring further attention, though these categories still remain below UK averages by 29% and 41% respectively.

Pontarddulais recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, a 24.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns often observed in built-up areas during the summer, where increased daylight and community activity may deter certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When considering monthly exposure, the data shows that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents. This statistic, while seemingly low, contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that is directly relatable to local residents. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the area’s crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or natural geographic and social factors that limit criminal opportunities.