Crime Rate in Bishopston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopston

The total recorded crimes in Bishopston, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopston crime rate of 6.07 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 Bishopston, encompassing approximately 988 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandy Cove Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bishopston?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Bishopston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swansea average, with 86 crimes compared to 810.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Bishopston had fewer crimes than the Swansea average, with 65 crimes compared to 742. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishopston recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swansea, Bishopston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishopston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bishopston has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 28th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopston crimes were 86. The crime rate of Bishopston in 2024 was 87.03 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopston were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.78 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopston)CrimesRank (Bishopston)CrimesRank (Bishopston)
Castle414 15,872 15,556 1
Morriston126 21,864 21,826 2
Penderry113 41,732 31,538 3
Waterfront114 31,330 4882 8
Uplands84 61,199 61,213 4
Mynydd-bach73 11994 81,185 5
Llansamlet76 71,270 51,163 6
Clydach104 5987 9738 13
Cockett74 91,157 7965 7
Townhill75 8915 10857 9
Sketty74 10914 11819 10
Gorseinon and Penyrheol64 14896 12788 11
Bôn-y-maen67 13815 13761 12
Landore67 12771 14672 14
St Thomas45 17771 15632 15
Pontarddulais48 15533 18465 18
Cwmbwrla41 19652 16595 16
West Cross45 16591 17468 17
Pontlliew and Tircoed44 18289 22264 24
Llwchwr29 20417 19443 19
Gowerton17 23365 20389 20
Mumbles25 21354 21317 21
Waunarlwydd14 25244 23275 22
Gower24 22141 26125 26
Dunvant and Killay16 24222 24266 23
Penllergaer14 26172 25153 25
Pen-clawdd8 27116 2786 27
Fairwood5 3183 2970 28
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Bishopston 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 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopston in July 2025

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

1. Brandy Cove Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northlands Park (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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