Crime Rate in Bôn-y-maen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bôn-y-maen

The total recorded crimes in Bôn-y-maen, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bôn-y-maen crime rate of 11.54 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 Bôn-y-maen, encompassing approximately 6,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Bôn-y-maen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Donaldson with total crimes: 6
  • Chirk Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Kenfig Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bôn-y-maen?

To understand the safety of Bôn-y-maen, we need to analyze Bôn-y-maen crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Bôn-y-maen reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 815 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bôn-y-maen witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Bôn-y-maen experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 761 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bôn-y-maen witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Bôn-y-maen has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bôn-y-maen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bôn-y-maen has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 11.54 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Bôn-y-maen crimes were 815. The crime rate of Bôn-y-maen in 2024 was 130.62 (year) or 10.89 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bôn-y-maen were around 761 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.97 (year) or 10.16 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)
Castle498 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston166 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry117 31,732 31,538 3
Uplands83 101,199 61,213 4
Waterfront106 51,330 4882 8
Townhill111 4915 10857 9
Mynydd-bach93 9994 81,185 5
Llansamlet102 61,270 51,163 6
Cockett96 81,157 7965 7
Clydach101 7987 9738 13
Sketty59 13914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol63 12896 12788 11
Landore34 19771 14672 14
Cwmbwrla51 14652 16595 16
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
West Cross47 15591 17468 17
Pontarddulais45 16533 18465 18
Llwchwr39 18417 19443 19
Gowerton22 23365 20389 20
Waunarlwydd29 20244 23275 22
Mumbles28 21354 21317 21
Pontlliew and Tircoed23 22289 22264 24
Dunvant and Killay12 26222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 24172 25153 25
Gower13 25141 26125 26
Pen-clawdd11 27116 2786 27
Fairwood8 2883 2970 28
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Bôn-y-maen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202516
February 202532
January 202528
December 202418
November 202422
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412
July 202424
June 202450
May 202431

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20251
February 20258
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202416
October 202410
September 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bôn-y-maen in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bôn-y-maen postcode area is presented below.

1. Ffordd Donaldson (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Chirk Gardens (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Kenfig Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Aeron Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Colwyn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Myrddin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Tonnant Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gwyndy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Crickhowell Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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