Pontarddulais Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime remains the dominant category in Pontarddulais, accounting for 52.2% of the 23 reported crimes in March 2025. This stark contrast to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000 residents highlights the area's markedly lower crime profile. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places Pontarddulais 55.1% below the national average, a gap that reflects systemic differences in policing, community dynamics, or socioeconomic factors. Violent and sexual offences (12 cases) dominate the breakdown, followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases) and public order incidents (2 cases). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related crime, which is represented by only 1 incident this month. Seasonal context in March—a transitional period with longer evenings and the end of British Summer Time—may influence outdoor activity patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. The low property crime rate could indicate effective community engagement or secure housing stock, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The area's built-up character within Swansea, combined with its relatively small population of 6,515, may contribute to this profile.

March 2025 saw a 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson, dropping from 4 to 1 incident—a significant shift from the previous month. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during early spring or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 20%, rising from 5 to 6 cases, suggesting a potential rise in community tensions or unaddressed local issues. Violent crimes remain the most significant category, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents—34% below the UK average for this category. This contrast is particularly notable given the national trend of higher violent crime rates in urban areas. The possession of weapons category (0.2 per 1,000 residents) is 186% above the UK average, an anomaly that could indicate localized issues or underreporting elsewhere. These variations highlight the importance of granular data in understanding local crime dynamics, rather than relying on broad national comparisons.

The crime rate in March 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 32.4% decrease from February's rate of 5.2 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past two months. On a daily basis, Pontarddulais experienced approximately 1 crime per day in March, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible concern for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 283 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for this metric. With a population of 6,515, the area's small size means that each resident is statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime than in larger urban centres. However, the 186% disparity in weapon possession rates compared to the UK average raises questions about localized risk factors that require further investigation. This contrast between overall safety and specific anomalies underscores the complexity of crime prevention in communities with unique demographic or geographic characteristics.