Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Swansea, UK in July 2025 are around 414 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.57 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (-6.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (59) incidents (34.09% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 25
  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 23
  • Griffith John Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Swansea:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Swansea average, with 5,872 crimes compared to 810. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swansea average, with 5,556 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Swansea.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 414 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Swansea, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 5,872. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Swansea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 5,556 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Swansea.

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

Castle 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 121 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (182 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (90 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (162 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (132 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 150 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (133 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (147 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (77 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (155 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 752 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202575
May 202590
April 202580
March 202576
February 202559
January 202561
December 202451
November 202444
October 202446
September 202445
August 202460

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20252
January 20259
December 202417
November 202415
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202534
May 202524
April 202522
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202431
November 202422
October 202422
September 202428
August 202430

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202523
May 202522
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202522
December 202429
November 202424
October 202434
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 1746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 2025130
May 2025182
April 2025162
March 2025132
February 2025150
January 2025133
December 2024142
November 2024135
October 2024147
September 2024157
August 2024155

A total of 302 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202529
May 202531
April 202529
March 202534
February 202532
January 202516
December 202424
November 202419
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202513
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 557 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202544
May 202555
April 202541
March 202556
February 202536
January 202535
December 202439
November 202441
October 202456
September 202442
August 202453

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 202521
January 202516
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 792 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202553
May 202543
April 202580
March 202567
February 202586
January 202549
December 202465
November 202477
October 202475
September 202477
August 202480

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Castle Square (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs2
2. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Griffith John Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Picton Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Humphrey Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
7. Welcome Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Matthew Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Garden Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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