Pontarddulais Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pontarddulais’ October 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents stands 41.6% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity despite its built-up status within Swansea. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.7% of all reported incidents (15 cases), followed by public order offences (6 cases, 20.7%) and other theft (4 cases, 13.8%). This distribution diverges from the UK profile, where violence and sexual offences are 14% below the national average but public order crimes are 70% above. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced the spike in public order incidents. The area’s violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is lower than the UK average, potentially reflecting its character as a mixed-use built-up area with a balance of residential and commercial spaces. However, the 70% gap in public order offences compared to the UK average raises questions about local enforcement strategies or community dynamics. While the overall crime rate remains low, the shift in crime mix highlights the need for targeted analysis of public order trends, which could be influenced by factors such as increased foot traffic in retail zones or heightened social activity during the autumn season.

October 2025 saw a striking 200% increase in public order crimes, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a jump that outpaces all other categories. This surge, coupled with an 114.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 3 to 1. The area’s violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 14% below the UK average, but public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) are 70% above the national figure of 0.5 per 1,000. This divergence suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to seasonal factors like Halloween and darker evenings. For residents, the most immediate concern is the spike in public order incidents, which now account for 20.7% of total crimes—nearly double their share in September. The sharp contrast between rising public order and falling anti-social behaviour may reflect shifting patterns in community interactions or enforcement priorities.

Pontarddulais' October 2025 crime rate (4.5 per 1,000) marks a 26.1% increase from the previous month’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, aligning with its low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 225 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the local context suggests that the area’s built-up character within Swansea—likely influenced by its proximity to retail hubs and community spaces—may contribute to a different crime profile compared to more densely populated urban centres. The population-scaled figure highlights that even with the rise in specific crime types, the overall risk remains comparatively low for residents, though the month-on-month increase warrants attention to emerging patterns.