Crime Rate in Swansea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swansea

The total recorded crimes in Swansea, Swansea in January 2025 are around 1,869 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swansea crime rate of 7.84 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (770) incidents (21.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (204) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (181) incidents (-13.81% decrease)
Swansea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 27
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Lee Street with total crimes: 15

Swansea Police Info:

South Wales Police

Swansea Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (373 crimes), and the safest, Pennard (3 crimes), is 370 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Swansea.

Similarly, the area of Central Swansea (356 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Gower (12 crimes), with a difference of 344 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Swansea.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle373
Morriston146
Clydach116
Penderry108
Llansamlet97

Safest Wards:

Gower9
Bishopston8
Mayals7
Llangyfelach6
Pennard3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Swansea356
Clydach & Mawr116
Landore104
Townhill95
Morriston South92

Safest Areas:

Llanmorlais & Three Crosses21
Mumbles & Newton19
Mayals & Bishopston15
Dunvant & Killay13
West Gower12

Swansea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2087 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 260.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 642 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 395 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 385 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 6315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 789.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1486 reported cases.

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

A total of 986 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 123.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 482 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 94 reported cases.

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

A total of 754 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 94.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

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

A total of 2416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 302.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 646 reported cases.

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

A total of 1887 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 235.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 420 reported cases.

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

A total of 1425 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 178.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 384 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Swansea in January 2025

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

1. Castle Square (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Public order3
3. Lee Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Clydach Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
6. Welcome Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1

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