Crime in Loughor: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Loughor in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Loughor at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughor
- Types of crime in Loughor
- Loughor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Loughor
- Streets with the most crime in Loughor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughor
- Population and deprivation in Loughor
- Questions about crime in Loughor
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Loughor in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Loughor has the 1,279th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loughor | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 21,537 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,634 | 251,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loughor was highest in the year to July 2018 (342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (209). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 236 | 41.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 255 | 45.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 278 | 49.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 264 | 46.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 209 | 37.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 262 | 46.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 274 | 48.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 342 | 60.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loughor over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -39% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -11% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -6% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Loughor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loughor recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loughor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loughor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loughor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loughor recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loughor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loughor recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loughor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loughor recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loughor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loughor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loughor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loughor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loughor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loughor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loughor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loughor recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loughor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loughor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Loughor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loughor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loughor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loughor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Loughor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loughor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 781 | 57.5 | +37% |
| Gowerton | 508 | 62.3 | +49% |
| Pontarddulais | 351 | 51.5 | +23% |
| Llanelli | 6,189 | 138.3 | +230% |
| Swansea | 18,084 | 99.7 | +138% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 521 | 71.1 | +70% |
| Ammanford | 888 | 111.9 | +167% |
| Pontardawe | 474 | 81.6 | +95% |
1 areas within Loughor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Llwchwr had the highest rate (37.0 per 1,000) and Llwchwr the lowest (37.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llwchwr | Neighbourhood | 10,055 | 372 | 37.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Loughor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 15 |
| On or near Bryn Vernel | 15 |
| On or near Bryn Rhosog | 14 |
| On or near Beili Glas | 12 |
| On or near Heol Maes Y Cerrig | 12 |
| On or near Brynllwchwr Road | 11 |
| On or near The Croft | 10 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 10 |
| On or near Clos Rhandir | 8 |
| On or near Heol-Y-Wern | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loughor over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 15.3% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
Loughor has an estimated population of 5,634. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loughor sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loughor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Loughor a safe place to live?
Loughor recorded 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Loughor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Loughor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughor was down 7% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loughor?
Loughor is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Loughor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.