Crime in Loughor: statistics, rates and trends
241 crimes were recorded in Loughor in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (108), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,252nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Loughor | Swansea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 241 | 21,732 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.8 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,634 | 251,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughor peaked in the year to August 2018 (347 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (203). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 241 | 42.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 260 | 46.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 263 | 46.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 273 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 203 | 36.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 264 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 50.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 280 | 49.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 347 | 61.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 91 to 108, while anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 32 and public order fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Loughor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseinon | 778 | 57.3 | +34% |
| Gowerton | 523 | 64.2 | +50% |
| Pontarddulais | 341 | 50.0 | +17% |
| Llanelli | 6,207 | 138.7 | +224% |
| Swansea | 18,240 | 100.6 | +135% |
| Clydach (Swansea) | 543 | 74.1 | +73% |
| Ammanford | 866 | 109.1 | +155% |
| Pontardawe | 488 | 84.1 | +96% |
Llwchwr is the one area listed within Loughor, with 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llwchwr | Neighbourhood | 10,055 | 375 | 37.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Loughor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bryn Rhosog” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bryn Rhosog | 16 |
| On or near Bryn Vernel | 15 |
| On or near Heol Ffynnon | 13 |
| On or near Brynllwchwr Road | 12 |
| On or near Heol Maes Y Cerrig | 12 |
| On or near Beili Glas | 11 |
| On or near Clos Rhandir | 10 |
| On or near The Croft | 9 |
| On or near Westland Close | 9 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 7 |
Of the 209 crimes in Loughor with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
Loughor has an estimated population of 5,634 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughor average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Loughor a safe place to live?
Loughor recorded 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,252nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Loughor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Loughor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughor was down 7% on the year before: 241 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughor?
About 5,634 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughor?
Loughor is policed by South Wales.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.