Crime Rate in Swansea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swansea

The total recorded crimes in Swansea, UK in March 2025 are around 2,119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swansea crime rate of 8.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (778) incidents (10.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (305) incidents (48.78% increase)
  • Public order: (231) incidents (23.53% increase)
Swansea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 35
  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

Swansea Police Info:

South Wales Police

Swansea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (457 crimes), and the safest, Mayals (3 crimes), is 454 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swansea.

Similarly, the area of Central Swansea (419 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mayals & Bishopston (11 crimes), with a difference of 408 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swansea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle457
Morriston188
Penderry134
Cockett122
Mynydd-bach111

Safest Wards:

Pennard9
Bishopston8
Gower7
Llangyfelach7
Mayals3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Swansea419
Landore149
Mynydd-bach111
Penderry103
Cockett96

Safest Areas:

Dunvant & Killay20
Mumbles & Newton19
Llanmorlais & Three Crosses17
West Gower16
Mayals & Bishopston11

Swansea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1486 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (646 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 919 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202585
January 2025118
December 202471
November 2024124
October 2024103
September 202495
August 202482
July 202459
June 2024102

A total of 7795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 779.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1486 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025778
February 2025702
January 2025770
December 2024634
November 2024703
October 2024687
September 2024649
August 2024697
July 2024689
June 20241486

A total of 462 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202540
January 202545
December 202440
November 202450
October 202439
September 202438
August 202445
July 202448
June 202480

A total of 178 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202515
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202456

A total of 2926 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 292.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 646 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025305
February 2025205
January 2025204
December 2024196
November 2024255
October 2024262
September 2024227
August 2024321
July 2024305
June 2024646

A total of 185 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202522
January 202517
December 20245
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414
July 202420
June 202430

A total of 2248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 420 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025181
February 2025180
January 2025181
December 2024210
November 2024239
October 2024219
September 2024221
August 2024201
July 2024196
June 2024420

A total of 1176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025112
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024113
November 2024116
October 2024120
September 2024117
August 2024121
July 2024104
June 2024196

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202450

A total of 2505 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 250.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 642 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025231
February 2025187
January 2025172
December 2024160
November 2024200
October 2024207
September 2024198
August 2024255
July 2024253
June 2024642

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 501 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202560
January 202552
December 202440
November 202445
October 202441
September 202448
August 202444
July 202447
June 202478

A total of 792 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025125
February 2025185
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202470
September 202465
August 202445
July 202447
June 202494

A total of 1719 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 171.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 384 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025163
February 2025131
January 2025129
December 2024125
November 2024151
October 2024140
September 2024162
August 2024170
July 2024164
June 2024384

High Crime Locations Swansea in March 2025

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

1. Castle Square (Map)
Total35
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs3
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Griffith John Street (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting26
4. Morriston Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order4
Possession of weapons1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
6. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Other crime1

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