Crime Rate in Swansea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swansea

The total recorded crimes in Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 2,108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swansea crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Swansea, encompassing approximately 238,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (781) incidents (0.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (329) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Public order: (257) incidents (15.25% increase)
Swansea Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 23
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 19

Swansea Police Info:

South Wales Police

Swansea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (498 crimes), and the safest, Llangyfelach (3 crimes), is 495 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swansea.

Similarly, the area of Central Swansea (452 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mayals & Bishopston (9 crimes), with a difference of 443 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swansea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle498
Morriston166
Penderry117
Townhill111
Waterfront106

Safest Wards:

Fairwood8
Pennard8
Bishopston6
Mayals3
Llangyfelach3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Swansea452
Landore119
Townhill111
Clydach & Mawr101
Penderry97

Safest Areas:

West Gower21
Llanmorlais & Three Crosses18
Sketty17
Dunvant & Killay13
Mayals & Bishopston9

Swansea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (781 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (329 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (777 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (315 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (778 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (305 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 702 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 205 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (770 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 634 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (703 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (255 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (687 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (262 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (649 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (227 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (697 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (321 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 689 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 305 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2343 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 213.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025257
April 2025223
March 2025231
February 2025187
January 2025172
December 2024160
November 2024200
October 2024207
September 2024198
August 2024255
July 2024253

A total of 2211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025209
March 2025181
February 2025180
January 2025181
December 2024210
November 2024239
October 2024219
September 2024221
August 2024201
July 2024196

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422

A total of 7867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 715.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 781 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025781
April 2025777
March 2025778
February 2025702
January 2025770
December 2024634
November 2024703
October 2024687
September 2024649
August 2024697
July 2024689

A total of 146 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202513
February 20257
January 202515
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412

A total of 462 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202544
March 202537
February 202540
January 202545
December 202440
November 202450
October 202439
September 202438
August 202445
July 202448

A total of 962 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202584
March 202580
February 202585
January 2025118
December 202471
November 2024124
October 2024103
September 202495
August 202482
July 202459

A total of 527 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202544
March 202546
February 202560
January 202552
December 202440
November 202445
October 202441
September 202448
August 202444
July 202447

A total of 1201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 2025105
March 2025112
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024113
November 2024116
October 2024120
September 2024117
August 2024121
July 2024104

A total of 2924 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 265.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 329 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025329
April 2025315
March 2025305
February 2025205
January 2025204
December 2024196
November 2024255
October 2024262
September 2024227
August 2024321
July 2024305

A total of 188 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202532
February 202522
January 202517
December 20245
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414
July 202420

A total of 887 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 2025100
March 2025125
February 2025185
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202470
September 202465
August 202445
July 202447

A total of 1635 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025138
March 2025163
February 2025131
January 2025129
December 2024125
November 2024151
October 2024140
September 2024162
August 2024170
July 2024164

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248

High Crime Locations Swansea in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swansea postcode area is presented below.

1. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total23
Drugs13
Public order5
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Castle Square (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
5. Morriston Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
6. Griffith John Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1

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