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 July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bôn-y-maen crime rate of 10.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bôn-y-maen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Close with total crimes: 7
  • Phoebe Road with total crimes: 6
  • Criccieth 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 July 2025 the Bôn-y-maen has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 10.74 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)CrimesRank (Bôn-y-maen)
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
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
Bishopston6 2886 2865 29
Pennard6 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach5 3060 3060 30
Mayals3 3251 3255 31

Bôn-y-maen 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202528
May 202525
April 202529
March 202516
February 202532
January 202528
December 202418
November 202422
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 202512
April 20253
March 20251
February 20258
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202416
October 202410
September 202411

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bôn-y-maen in July 2025

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

1. Park Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Phoebe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Criccieth Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bellerphon Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
5. Ogmore Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Myrddin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Crickhowell Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Chirk Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Vale Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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