Gower crime figures: 2 offences reported in September, down 78% on August
Criminal damage and arson was the most-reported category in Gower in September 2026; 1 cases have gone to court so far.
Gower recorded 2 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 78% on August (9), according to the latest street-level figures published by North Wales Police.
The most commonly reported category was criminal damage and arson, with 1 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by other theft (1).
Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, drugs and visibility, community engagement and partnership working as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | new |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 2 | −2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 5 | −5 |
| Total | 2 | 9 | −7 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Station Road: 1
- On or near Stryd Sior: 1
Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.
What has happened since
- Awaiting court outcome: 1
- Under investigation: 1
Figures are from North Wales Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.
Ends
Source: North Wales Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.