Pontarddulais Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Pontarddulais maintain a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This marked improvement follows a trend observed in recent months, though seasonal factors may have influenced patterns. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (76.2% of total), with anti-social behaviour and other theft accounting for the remainder. The relatively low overall rate suggests a stable environment, though the prominence of violent crime highlights ongoing challenges in specific contexts. Seasonal dynamics, including the lead-up to Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely played a role in shaping the month’s data. While violent crime remained the largest category, the absence of significant spikes in property-related offences (such as burglary or vehicle crime) contrasts with typical patterns in urban centres, where retail activity often drives such incidents. The low rate of anti-social behaviour—81% below the UK average—may reflect community cohesion or effective local policing efforts. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime (100% increase from zero to one incident) warrants closer examination, as this category typically sees higher activity in areas with significant commuter traffic. The month’s data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the effectiveness of crime prevention measures in a built-up area within Swansea.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a notable shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences rising by 6.7% (from 15 to 16 incidents) and vehicle crime surging by 100% (from zero to one incident). This increase in vehicle crime is particularly striking given the absence of such incidents in the previous month, though the small absolute number (one incident) must be contextualised within the area’s overall low crime rate. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 83.3% (from six to one), and other theft dropped by 75% (from four to one), suggesting a possible reduction in minor disputes or disruptions. Violent crime remains the dominant category, with its rate (2.5 per 1,000) just 3% below the UK average for this category. This proximity to the national benchmark indicates that while the area is safer overall, targeted interventions may still be needed to address the specific drivers of violence. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 81% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the effectiveness of local initiatives or the area’s demographic profile. Residents might find the 83.3% drop in public order offences particularly reassuring, as this category often correlates with nightlife activity and community events.

November 2025 marked a 27.6% decline in Pontarddulais’ crime rate compared to the previous month, when the rate stood at 4.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Swansea. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak times. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 310 residents, a statistic that may appear alarming but must be contextualised against the area’s overall safety profile. The population of 6,515 means that the impact of each incident is amplified, though the low absolute numbers suggest a generally secure environment. This comparison highlights the importance of maintaining local initiatives that have contributed to the sustained decline in crime, particularly in categories like public order and other theft. The contrast with the UK average—where Pontarddulais’ rate is 56.2% lower—reinforces the area’s status as an outlier in terms of safety, though it also raises questions about the factors that have enabled this divergence. For residents, the figures offer reassurance but also a reminder that even small changes in crime patterns can have significant local implications.