Pontarddulais Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,515 residents, 23 crimes were recorded in Pontarddulais during September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 52.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 30.4% of total), followed by other theft (4 incidents, 17.4%) and drugs-related offences (4 incidents, 17.4%). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms: September marks the start of the academic year, which may contribute to increased incidents of violence and drug-related activity as younger populations return to the area. Conversely, the sharp decline in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (57% below) suggests local factors—such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in maintaining lower levels of violent crime. The area’s built-up nature within Swansea, combined with its proximity to educational institutions, likely influences crime dynamics, with retail and social hubs driving certain categories of crime. However, the overall low rate indicates effective crime prevention measures or a community profile less prone to criminal activity compared to other parts of the UK.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to August. Other theft surged by 300% (1 to 4 incidents), likely linked to increased activity in local retail or social spaces as the academic year began. Theft from the person also doubled (0 to 1 incident), possibly reflecting heightened foot traffic in public areas. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences rose by 33.3% (3 to 4 incidents), a category where Pontarddulais is 131% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). This stark divergence may indicate localised issues such as proximity to drug distribution networks or increased demand during the back-to-school period. On the other hand, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (5 to 1 incident), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 63.2% (19 to 7), both of which are 57% below the UK average. This suggests that efforts to address property crime or community engagement initiatives may have temporarily reduced these categories. The violent crime rate in Pontarddulais (1.1 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average for this category, a contrast that may reflect the area’s demographics or the effectiveness of targeted interventions. Residents might find the drop in violent crime particularly reassuring, though the rise in drug-related offences warrants further attention.

The crime rate in September 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) marked a 46.5% decrease from August’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, indicating a substantial shift in crime patterns over the past month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime being reported every 30 days in Pontarddulais, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained vigilance. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,515, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 283 residents highlights the relatively low likelihood of any individual encountering crime. This contrast is even more pronounced when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent rate would be roughly double. The decline in violent crime, coupled with the drop in public order offences (60% decrease), may reflect the seasonal impact of shorter evenings and the start of term-time routines, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the rise in drug-related offences remains a point of divergence, as this category is 131% above the UK average. For residents, these figures illustrate a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with the area’s built-up nature within Swansea likely influencing its unique crime profile.