Crime Rate in Bishopston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopston

The total recorded crimes in Bishopston, Swansea, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishopston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Court with total crimes: 1
  • Pwlldu Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Pwlldu Lane 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 May 2025 the Bishopston has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 30th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopston)CrimesRank (Bishopston)CrimesRank (Bishopston)
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
Bôn-y-maen72 11815 13761 12
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
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Bishopston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20247

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Tudor Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Pwlldu Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pwlldu Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Caswell Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Reigit Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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