Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Swansea, UK in May 2025 are around 498 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (12.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Drive with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 19

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 498 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
Bishopston6 3086 2865 29
Pennard8 2956 3150 32
Llangyfelach3 3260 3060 30
Mayals3 3151 3255 31

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (159 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 852 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202580
March 202576
February 202559
January 202561
December 202451
November 202444
October 202446
September 202445
August 202460
July 202470
June 2024108
May 202462

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20252
January 20259
December 202417
November 202415
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202421

A total of 329 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202534
February 202532
January 202516
December 202424
November 202419
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417
July 202416
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 943 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202580
March 202567
February 202586
January 202549
December 202465
November 202477
October 202475
September 202477
August 202480
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202474

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 202521
January 202516
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 2063 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 158.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025162
March 2025132
February 2025150
January 2025133
December 2024142
November 2024135
October 2024147
September 2024157
August 2024155
July 2024139
June 2024270
May 2024159

A total of 693 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202541
March 202556
February 202536
January 202535
December 202439
November 202441
October 202456
September 202442
August 202453
July 202451
June 2024134
May 202454

A total of 336 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202522
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202431
November 202422
October 202422
September 202428
August 202430
July 202420
June 202454
May 202426

A total of 331 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202522
December 202429
November 202424
October 202434
September 202424
August 202422
July 202426
June 202430
May 202425

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant Drive (Map)
Total30
Drugs13
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Castle Square (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Griffith John Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Green Dragon Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Millwood Court (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Matthew Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other crime2
Public order2
Burglary1
10. Page Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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