Crime Rate in Swansea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swansea

The total recorded crimes in Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 1,920 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swansea crime rate of 8.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (721) incidents (-1.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (323) incidents (4.87% increase)
  • Public order: (227) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
Swansea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 25
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 22
  • West Way with total crimes: 22

Swansea Police Info:

South Wales Police

Swansea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (414 crimes), and the safest, Mayals (3 crimes), is 411 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swansea.

Similarly, the area of Central Swansea (399 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mayals & Bishopston (9 crimes), with a difference of 390 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swansea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle414
Morriston126
Waterfront114
Penderry113
Clydach104

Safest Wards:

Bishopston6
Pennard6
Llangyfelach5
Fairwood5
Mayals3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Swansea399
Landore116
Clydach & Mawr104
Penderry88
Townhill75

Safest Areas:

Sketty23
Dunvant & Killay19
Gowerton19
Llanmorlais & Three Crosses10
Mayals & Bishopston9

Swansea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 721 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 323 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (733 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (308 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1792 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025158
June 2025163
May 2025162
April 2025138
March 2025163
February 2025131
January 2025129
December 2024125
November 2024151
October 2024140
September 2024162
August 2024170

A total of 486 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202536
April 202544
March 202537
February 202540
January 202545
December 202440
November 202450
October 202439
September 202438
August 202445

A total of 1089 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 2025133
May 202561
April 202584
March 202580
February 202585
January 2025118
December 202471
November 2024124
October 2024103
September 202495
August 202482

A total of 2365 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025216
May 2025174
April 2025209
March 2025181
February 2025180
January 2025181
December 2024210
November 2024239
October 2024219
September 2024221
August 2024201

A total of 167 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 20259
April 202515
March 202513
February 20257
January 202515
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 8632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 719.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 781 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025721
June 2025733
May 2025781
April 2025777
March 2025778
February 2025702
January 2025770
December 2024634
November 2024703
October 2024687
September 2024649
August 2024697

A total of 2555 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 212.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025227
June 2025238
May 2025257
April 2025223
March 2025231
February 2025187
January 2025172
December 2024160
November 2024200
October 2024207
September 2024198
August 2024255

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 601 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202557
May 202560
April 202544
March 202546
February 202560
January 202552
December 202440
November 202445
October 202441
September 202448
August 202444

A total of 1277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202593
May 2025116
April 2025105
March 2025112
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024113
November 2024116
October 2024120
September 2024117
August 2024121

A total of 3250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 329 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025323
June 2025308
May 2025329
April 2025315
March 2025305
February 2025205
January 2025204
December 2024196
November 2024255
October 2024262
September 2024227
August 2024321

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 201 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202519
April 202514
March 202532
February 202522
January 202517
December 20245
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 962 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202565
May 202589
April 2025100
March 2025125
February 2025185
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202470
September 202465
August 202445

High Crime Locations Swansea in July 2025

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

1. Castle Square (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Other theft3
Drugs2
2. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Other crime4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. West Way (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Burglary1
4. Morriston Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
5. Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4

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